rivet

  • 21rivet — n. to drive a rivet (into metal) * * * [ rɪvɪt] to drive a rivet (into metal) …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 22rivet — riv•et [[t]ˈrɪv ɪt[/t]] n. 1) bui a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more pieces to hold them together, having a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion 2) bui to fasten with a rivet 3) bui to hammer …

    From formal English to slang

  • 23rivet — /ˈrɪvət / (say rivuht) noun 1. a metal pin or bolt for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion. –verb (t) (riveted …

  • 24rivet — A metal pin used to hold two objects together. One end of the pin has a head and the other end must be set or peened over to create another head See blind rivet pop rivet …

    Dictionary of automotive terms

  • 25RIVET — s. m. T. de Maréchalerie. L extrémité inférieure, tronquée et relevée, du clou broché dans la corne du pied d un cheval. Le rivet doit être noyé (enfoncé) dans la corne. Le cheval se coupera, si vous ne noyez un peu plus ces rivets qui débordent… …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)

  • 26rivet — verb Rivet is used with these nouns as the object: ↑attention …

    Collocations dictionary

  • 27rivet — riv|et1 [ˈrıvıt] v 1.) be riveted on/to/by sth if your attention is riveted on something, you are so interested or so frightened that you keep looking at it ▪ All eyes were riveted on her in horror. 2.) be riveted to the spot to be so shocked or… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 28rivet — riv|et1 [ rıvıt ] verb transitive 1. ) often passive to interest someone so much that they pay complete attention: The book appeared to have riveted the man for hours. 2. ) to join two things together with rivets be riveted on/to… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 29rivet — [[t]rɪ̱vɪt[/t]] rivets, riveting, riveted 1) VERB If you are riveted by something, it fascinates you and holds your interest completely. [be V ed] As a child I remember being riveted by my grandfather s appearance... [be V ed to n] He was riveted …

    English dictionary

  • 30rivet — [ rɪvɪt] noun a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two metal plates, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place. verb (rivets, riveting, riveted) 1》 join or fasten with a rivet or rivets. 2》 completely engross.… …

    English new terms dictionary