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rivet

1 rivet /ˈrɪvət/ noun
plural rivets
1 rivet
/ˈrɪvət/
noun
plural rivets
Britannica Dictionary definition of RIVET
[count]
: a special kind of metal bolt or pin that is used to hold pieces of metal together
2 rivet /ˈrɪvət/ verb
rivets; riveted; riveting
2 rivet
/ˈrɪvət/
verb
rivets; riveted; riveting
Britannica Dictionary definition of RIVET
[+ object]
: to attract and hold all of someone's attention usually used as (be) riveted
: to make (someone) unable to move because of fear, shock, etc. usually used as (be) riveted
: to fasten (something) with rivets

— riveter

noun, plural riveters [count]