rivet

US /ˈrɪv.ɪt/
UK /ˈrɪv.ɪt/
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1.

a short metal pin or bolt for joining two plates together, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.

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The old bridge was held together by thousands of steel rivets.
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Each rivet had to be carefully placed and hammered.
1.

join or fasten (plates of metal or other materials) with a rivet or rivets.

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The workers used a special tool to rivet the metal sheets together.
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The aircraft fuselage is carefully riveted together for strength.
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fastenjoinsecureboltpin
2.

attract and hold the attention of (someone) completely.

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The speaker's powerful words riveted the audience.
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Her eyes were riveted on the screen, unable to look away.
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engrosscaptivatefascinateabsorbmesmerize
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riveting