rivet

²rivet

verb

Definition of RIVET

transitive verb

1

: to fasten with or as if with rivets

2

: to upset the end or point of (as a metallic pin, rod, or bolt) by beating or pressing so as to form a head

3

: to fasten or fix firmly <stood riveted by fright>

4

: to attract and hold (as the attention) completely

— riv·et·er noun

Examples of RIVET

1. The iron plates are riveted rather than welded.
2. <everyone riveted their eyes on the trick that the magician was performing on stage>

First Known Use of RIVET

15th century

Related to RIVET

Synonyms: center, fasten, focus, concentrate, train

Related Words: aim, direct, home (in on), hone in (on), level, nail, point, set, zero (in on); attend, heed, mind; fixate (on), obsess (over); refocus

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Other Building Terms

batten, cistern, hearth, lath, transom, wainscot

Rhymes with RIVET

pivot