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- Dictionaryrivet/ˈrɪvɪt/
noun
- 1. a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place: "a rectangular plate containing an iron rivet"
verb
- 1. join or fasten (plates of metal) with a rivet or rivets: "the linings are bonded, not riveted, to the brake shoes for longer wear"
- 2. hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement: "the grip on her arm was firm enough to rivet her to the spot"
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The meaning of RIVET is a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head.
RIVET definition: 1. a metal pin used to fasten flat pieces of metal or other thick materials such as leather 2. to…. Learn more.
RIVET meaning: 1. a metal pin used to fasten flat pieces of metal or other thick materials such as leather 2. to…. Learn more.
Rivet definition: a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion.. See examples of RIVET used in a sentence.
A rivet is a metal fastener, a bolt-like device that holds together two pieces of metal or fabric. The round metal fasteners on your favorite pair of jeans are rivets.
A rivet is a short metal pin with a flat head which is used to fasten flat pieces of metal together.
1. To fasten or secure, especially with a rivet or rivets. 2. To hammer and bend or flatten the headless end of (a nail or bolt) so as to fasten something. 3. a. To fix the attention of (someone): The audience was riveted by the suspense. b. To engross or hold (the gaze or attention, for example). [Middle English, from Old French river, to attach.]
RIVET definition: 1. to give something all of your attention because it is so interesting or important: 2. a metal…. Learn more.
rivet meaning, definition, what is rivet: to fasten something with rivets: Learn more.
Rivet definition: A metal bolt or pin having a head on one end, inserted through aligned holes in the pieces to be joined and then hammered on the plain end so as to form a second head.
