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Meaning Of Reverse
a.
Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction;
hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method.
a.
Turned upside down; greatly disturbed.
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Reversed; as, a reverse shell.
a.
That which appears or is presented when anything, as a
lance, a line, a course of conduct, etc., is reverted or turned
contrary to its natural direction.
a.
That which is directly opposite or contrary to something
else; a contrary; an opposite.
a.
The act of reversing; complete change; reversal; hence,
total change in circumstances or character; especially, a change from
better to worse; misfortune; a check or defeat; as, the enemy met with
a reverse.
a.
The back side; as, the reverse of a drum or trench; the
reverse of a medal or coin, that is, the side opposite to the obverse.
See Obverse.
a.
A thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand;
a backhanded stroke.
a.
A turn or fold made in bandaging, by which the direction
of the bandage is changed.
a.
To turn back; to cause to face in a contrary direction; to
cause to depart.
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To cause to return; to recall.
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To change totally; to alter to the opposite.
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To turn upside down; to invert.
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Hence, to overthrow; to subvert.
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To overthrow by a contrary decision; to make void; to
under or annual for error; as, to reverse a judgment, sentence, or
decree.