rivet
/ˈɹɪvət/
noun
- 1
A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.
- 2
Any fixed point or certain basis.
- 3
A light kind of footman's armour.
verb
- 1
To attach or fasten parts by using rivets.
- 2
To install rivets.
- 3
To command the attention of.
- 4
To make firm or immovable.
“Terror riveted him to the spot.”
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