noun Download 🔗Share A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end. Examples : "The carpenter used a rivet to join the two pieces of wood together. " material technical machine part industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any fixed point or certain basis. Examples : "The new school's success rests on the rivet of strong community involvement. " point technical industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A light kind of footman's armour. Examples : "The young page wore a rivet, a simple piece of light armor, under his tunic to protect his legs during the royal parade. " military wear weapon history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To attach or fasten parts by using rivets. Examples : "The construction workers used a special tool to rivet the metal beams together, making the bridge stronger. " technical machine industry building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To install rivets. Examples : "The carpenter riveted the metal plates together to strengthen the shelf. " technical industry machine building work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To command the attention of. Examples : "The magician's incredible disappearing act riveted the children in the audience. " mind sensation communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make firm or immovable. Examples : "Terror riveted him to the spot." action ability process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading