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rivet — meaning in English

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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.

Senses

rivet 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.
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