nita — 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.

Senses

nita is used for these senses in English:

• rivet (transitive) To attach or fasten parts by using rivets. [from early 15th c.]
• rivet (transitive) To install rivets.
• sort out (transitive, British, slang) To take action to stop someone who has been causing trouble, often by physically attacking them.

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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