revetted
Revetted is a term used as an adjective or past participle to describe a surface that has been covered or faced with a protective lining, known as a revetment. A revetment is a structural facing applied to a slope, bank, wall, or other vertical or inclined surface to resist erosion, retain soil, or add stability. The word derives from revêtir, French for to clothe or cover.
In civil engineering and construction, revetted surfaces are common on sea and river defenses, embankments, and
In military architecture, revetted walls or parapets provide protection for defenders by enclosing or reinforcing exposed
Materials and forms vary: rock or stone revetments, concrete facing (precast panels or poured), and timber or