rivet in French
rivet in French is rivet, riveter — rivet means a short metal pin used to permanently join two pieces of metal or other material by hammering or pressing one end flat.
rivet in French
rivet
A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.
riveter
(transitive) To attach or fasten parts by using rivets. [from early 15th c.]
What does "rivet" mean?
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noun A short metal pin used to permanently join two pieces of metal or other material by hammering or pressing one end flat.
"The bridge is held together with thousands of steel rivets."
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verb To fasten with rivets.
"The panels were riveted onto the hull."
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verb To hold someone's complete attention.
"The final chapter riveted her from start to finish."
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rivet in a sentence
- The bridge is held together with thousands of steel rivets.
- The panels were riveted onto the hull.
- The final chapter riveted her from start to finish.
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What is "rivet" in French?
"rivet" in French is rivet, riveter. rivet means: A short metal pin used to permanently join two pieces of metal or other material by hammering or pressing one end flat.
How do you use "rivet" in a sentence?
Example: "The bridge is held together with thousands of steel rivets." In French, "rivet" is rivet, riveter.
Are there other ways to say "rivet" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "rivet": rivet, riveter.
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