English noun: rev | |||
1. | rev (time) rate of revolution of a motor | ||
Samples | The engine was doing 6000 revs. | ||
Synonyms | revolutions per minute, rpm | ||
Broader (hypernym) | rate | ||
English verb: rev | |||
1. | rev (change) increase the number of rotations per minute | ||
Samples | Rev up an engine. | ||
Synonyms | rev up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | increase | ||