revers

American  

[ri-veer, -vair] / rɪˈvɪər, -ˈvɛər /

noun

plural

revers

1. a part of a garment turned back to show the lining or facing, as a lapel.

2. a trimming simulating such a part.

3. the facing used.

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revers British  

/ rɪˈvɪə /

noun

1. (usually plural) the turned-back lining of part of a garment, esp of a lapel or cuff

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Etymology

Origin of revers

Borrowed into English from French around 1865–70

Example Sentences

After a chosen storage time, a control laser reverses this process and releases the stored light exactly when needed.

From Science Daily

Though the effect was strong, platelet factor 4 won't be a silver bullet that reverses the aging of all tissues and prolongs the lifespan of elderly human patients alone, Pinho said.

From Science Daily

If the AI trade ever reverses course, he wrote, it will send shockwaves across virtually every industry, possibly excluding consumer staples and healthcare.

From Barron's

Brook was undoubtedly guilty of playing the shot to the wrong ball, though all reverses are pre-meditated.

From BBC

“Rolling back this recommendation creates confusion and doubt about vaccines, reverses hard-won progress in preventing hepatitis B, and will undoubtedly result in completely preventable illness and death,” the American Medical Association said in a statement.

From Barron's