Associations to the word «Rev»

Wiktionary

REV, noun. Revolution
REV, abbreviation. Reverend
REV, verb. To increase the speed of a motor, or to operate at a higher speed.
REV, proper noun. Alternative form of Rev.
REV UP, verb. (idiomatic) To increase the speed of an engine, especially that of a stationary motor car

Dictionary definition

REV, noun. Rate of revolution of a motor; "the engine was doing 6000 revs".
REV, verb. Increase the number of rotations per minute; "rev up an engine".

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca