Rivets: meaning, definitions and examples
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rivets
[ หrษชvษชts ]
construction
Metal bolts or pins used to fasten two plates of metal together, typically passing through a hole made in each to form a joint.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Make sure to secure the plates with rivets for extra strength.
- The rivets on the bridge were starting to rust.
- She carefully hammered the rivets into place.
Translations
Translations of the word "rivets" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rebites
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคฟเคตเฅเคเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Nieten
๐ฎ๐ฉ paku keling
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะบะปะตะฟะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ nity
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใใใ
๐ซ๐ท rivets
๐ช๐ธ remaches
๐น๐ท perรงinler
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฆฌ๋ฒณ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุงู ูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ nรฝty
๐ธ๐ฐ nity
๐จ๐ณ ้้
๐ธ๐ฎ koviฤki
๐ฎ๐ธ naglaskrรบfur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะณะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแซแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ perรงinlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ remaches
Etymology
The word 'rivets' originated from the Old French word 'rivet', which meant 'nail, pin, bolt'. The use of rivets in construction dates back to ancient times, with evidence of riveted metalwork found in archaeological sites. Rivets have been an important element in building structures, ships, and machinery for centuries, providing a secure and durable fastening method.
See also: riveting, rivetingly.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,235, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15232 prompting
- 15233 idealistic
- 15234 humanistic
- 15235 rivets
- 15236 undefined
- 15237 ape
- 15238 displeased
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