rivet
IPA: rˈɪvʌt
noun
- A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.
- (figuratively) Any fixed point or certain basis.
- (obsolete) A light kind of footman's plate armour; an almain rivet.
- A surname from French.
verb
- (transitive) To attach or fasten parts by using rivets.
- (transitive) To install rivets.
- (transitive, figurative) To command the attention of.
- (transitive, figurative) To make firm or immovable.
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