Meaning of the word rev in English

What does rev mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rev

US /rev/
UK /rev/

Verb

(of an engine) increase the number of revolutions per minute

Example:
He revved the engine of his car.
The motorcyclist revved his engine loudly.

Noun

a revolution of an engine

Example:
The engine gave a few loud revs before starting.
He heard the distant revs of a motorcycle.
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