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Rivet: meaning, definitions and examples

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rivet

 

[ หˆrษชvษชt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

construction

a short metal pin or bolt for holding two pieces of metal together, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.

Synonyms

bolt, fastener, screw

Examples of usage

  • Her job was to insert rivets into the metal beams.
  • The rivets were used to secure the steel plates.
Context #2 | Verb

attention

to fasten or fix firmly in a particular place.

Synonyms

fasten, fix, secure

Examples of usage

  • He riveted his gaze on the painting.
  • The speaker riveted the audience's attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "rivet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rebite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคตเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Niet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะบะปะตะฟะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒ™ใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rivet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ remache

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท perรงin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ๋ฒณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุงู…ูŠุฑ ุจุฑุดุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรฝt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“†้’‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koviฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hnoรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะณะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perรงin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ remache

Etymology

The word 'rivet' originated from Old French 'rivet', which meant a small nail, bolt, or pin of metal. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Rivets have been essential in construction and metalworking for centuries, providing a strong and secure way to join metal pieces together. The verb form of 'rivet' came to be associated with capturing or holding attention firmly, much like how a rivet secures two pieces of metal.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,587, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.