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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Examples of "rivet" in Sentences
- What are these rivets for
- She often rivets on her work.
- The trial will be riveting soon.
- I need a hammer, a rivet and nails.
- The buck deforms the tail of the rivet.
- He did not know that such rivet exists.
- It was completely riveting and enlightening.
- Chester and the Green Pig is a riveting adventure.
- However, the better part of the movie is riveting.
- It is riveting, a wonderful addition to the encyclopedia.
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