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- Dictionaryrivet/ˈrɪvɪt/
noun
- 1. a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place: "a rectangular plate containing an iron rivet"
verb
- 1. join or fasten (plates of metal) with a rivet or rivets: "the linings are bonded, not riveted, to the brake shoes for longer wear"
- 2. hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement: "the grip on her arm was firm enough to rivet her to the spot"
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A rivet is a metal pin used to fasten flat pieces of metal or other thick materials such as leather. Learn how to use the word rivet as a noun and a verb, and see examples and translations in different languages.
A rivet is a metal bolt with a head at one end used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related articles of rivet.
A rivet is a metal pin used to fasten flat pieces of metal or other thick materials such as leather. Learn how to use the word rivet as a noun and a verb, and see examples and translations in different languages.
noun. a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion.
A rivet is a short metal pin with a flat head that is used to fasten flat pieces of metal together. Learn how to use the word rivet as a noun and a verb, and see synonyms, pronunciation and related terms.
A rivet is a metal pin with a head on each end, used to join two or more pieces of metal. Learn how to use the word rivet as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, translations and usage examples.
A rivet is a metal fastener, a bolt-like device that holds together two pieces of metal or fabric. The round metal fasteners on your favorite pair of jeans are rivets. Older buildings with metal frames like the Eiffel Tower are held together with rivets, and so are some bridges and military vehicles. Furniture upholstery often involves rivets, too.
