niitti — meaning in English

English meaning

• rivet noun A short metal pin used to permanently join two pieces of metal or other material by hammering or pressing one end flat.
• stud noun A male animal, especially a horse, kept specifically for breeding.

Senses

niitti is used for these senses in English:

• rivet A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.

rivet — full definition

1. noun A short metal pin used to permanently join two pieces of metal or other material by hammering or pressing one end flat.
2. verb To fasten with rivets.
3. verb To hold someone's complete attention.

stud — full definition

1. noun A male animal, especially a horse, kept specifically for breeding.
2. noun A small decorative piece, such as an earring or a metal fastener, that sits flush against a surface.
3. noun A vertical wooden or metal support post used in the framing of a wall.

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