Rivet: meaning, definitions and examples

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rivet

[ ˈrɪvɪt ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 rebite

🇮🇳 रिवेट

🇩🇪 Niet

🇮🇩 keling

🇺🇦 заклепка

🇵🇱 nit

🇯🇵 リベット

🇫🇷 rivet

🇪🇸 remache

🇹🇷 perçin

🇰🇷 리벳

🇸🇦 مسامير برشام

🇨🇿 nýt

🇸🇰 nit

🇨🇳 铆钉

🇸🇮 koviček

🇮🇸 hnoð

🇰🇿 шеге

🇬🇪 მილაკი

🇦🇿 perçin

🇲🇽 remache

Word origin

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.