Definition of REV

rev

Meanings

Plural: revs

Noun

  • rate of revolution of a motor
    • "the engine was doing 6000 revs"
  • Clipping of revolution (of something spinning).
  • Clipping of revenue
  • Clipping of reverend

Verb

  • increase the number of rotations per minute
    • "rev up an engine"
  • To increase the speed of a motor, or to operate at a higher speed.

Origin / Etymology

Abbreviation of revolutions, rpm

Synonyms

rev up, revolutions per minute, rpm

Scrabble Score: 6

rev is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
rev is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rev is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

rev is a valid Words With Friends word