Rivets: meaning, definitions and examples

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rivets

[ ˈrɪvɪts ]

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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

bolt, nail, screw

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.

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construction

Join or fasten plates of metal together using a rivet or rivets.

Synonyms

attach, fasten, secure

Examples of usage

The workers riveted the metal sheets together.
She riveted the components into place.

Translations

Translations of the word "rivets" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rebites

🇮🇳 रिवेट्स

🇩🇪 Nieten

🇮🇩 paku keling

🇺🇦 заклепки

🇵🇱 nity

🇯🇵 リベット

🇫🇷 rivets

🇪🇸 remaches

🇹🇷 perçinler

🇰🇷 리벳

🇸🇦 مسامير

🇨🇿 nýty

🇸🇰 nity

🇨🇳 铆钉

🇸🇮 kovički

🇮🇸 naglaskrúfur

🇰🇿 шеге

🇬🇪 მძივები

🇦🇿 perçinlər

🇲🇽 remaches

Word origin

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.