rivet
🇺🇸
/ˈrɪvɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈrɪvɪt/
noun
R
A small metal pin used to join two pieces of metal, leather, etc., together.
He used a rivet to fix the strap to his bag.
verb
R
To capture someone's full attention in an intense or fascinating way.
The movie was so interesting that it riveted my attention from start to finish.
R
To join or fasten (things) with a metal pin or bolt.
We need to rivet these two parts together securely.
translation
A small metal pin used to join two pieces of metal, leather, etc., together.
To capture someone's full attention in an intense or fascinating way.; To join or fasten (things) with a metal pin or bolt.
Word Forms
3rd Present
rivets
Past
riveted
Perfect
riveted
Progressive
riveting
Plural
rivets