Reverse
Encyclopedia
Reverse may refer to:
- The reverse side of currency or a flag; see Obverse and reverseObverse and reverseObverse and its opposite, reverse, refer to the two flat faces of coins and some other two-sided objects, including paper money, flags , seals, medals, drawings, old master prints and other works of art, and printed fabrics. In this usage, obverse means the front face of the object and reverse...
- A change in the direction of:
- the movement of a motor or other prime mover; see Transmission (mechanics)Transmission (mechanics)A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power. Merriam-Webster defines transmission as: an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the propeller shaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a...
- an engineering design: see Reverse engineeringReverse engineeringReverse engineering is the process of discovering the technological principles of a device, object, or system through analysis of its structure, function, and operation...
- a jet engine's thrust: see Thrust reversalThrust reversalThrust reversal, also called reverse thrust, is the temporary diversion of an aircraft engine's exhaust or changing of propeller pitch so that the thrust produced is directed forward, rather than aft. This acts against the forward travel of the aircraft, providing deceleration...
- the movement of a motor or other prime mover; see Transmission (mechanics)
- Reverse lookup (disambiguation) as in:
- Reverse telephone directoryReverse telephone directoryA reverse telephone directory is a collection of telephone numbers and associated customer details...
- Reverse DNS lookupReverse DNS lookupIn computer networking, reverse DNS lookup or reverse DNS resolution is the determination of a domain name that is associated with a given IP address using the Domain Name System of the Internet....
- BackmaskingBackmaskingBackmasking is a recording technique in which a sound or message is recorded backward on to a track that is meant to be played forward...
- Reverse telephone directory
In sports and other games
- Reverse (American football)Reverse (American football)A reverse is a relatively common trick play in American football that involves one or more abrupt changes in the lateral flow of a rushing play.-Variations:...
, a trick play in American football - Reverse swing, a cricket delivery
- Reverse (bridge)Reverse (bridge)A reverse, in the card game contract bridge, is a bidding sequence designed to show additional strength without the need to make a jump bid; specifically two suits are bid in the reverse order to that expected by the basic bidding system. Precise methods and definitions vary with country and...
, a type of bid in contract bridge
Music
- Reverse (Morandi album), 2005
- Reverse (Eldritch album)Reverse (Eldritch album)Reverse is the fourth album of the progressive metal band Eldritch, containing a cover of "My Sharona".-Track listing:#"E-Nest"#"Reverse"#"Slavery On Line"#"Leftovers and Crumb"#"Bittersweet Penny"#"Bio-Trinity"#"Suffering Degree"#"My Sharona"...
, 2001
See also
- Reversing (disambiguation)
- Reversal (disambiguation)
- Reverse swing (disambiguation)Reverse swing (disambiguation)Reverse swing is making the ball move in the air with the older ball in cricket.Reverse swing may also refer to:* Reverse-swing, a type of door swing direction...
- Auto-reverse
- ReversReversA revers or rever is a garment or part of a garment that is reversed to display the lining or facing outside. The word is a corruption of reverse. This is most commonly the lapels or cuffs, and the term is mostly used when they are made in a contrasting material...
, display of reverse side of jacket cuffs etc.