nounπShareA cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end."The carpenter used a rivet to join the two pieces of wood together. "materialtechnicalmachinepartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny fixed point or certain basis."The new school's success rests on the rivet of strong community involvement. "pointtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA light kind of footman's armour."The young page wore a rivet, a simple piece of light armor, under his tunic to protect his legs during the royal parade. "militarywearweaponhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attach or fasten parts by using rivets."The construction workers used a special tool to rivet the metal beams together, making the bridge stronger. "technicalmachineindustrybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo install rivets."The carpenter riveted the metal plates together to strengthen the shelf. "technicalindustrymachinebuildingworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo command the attention of."The magician's incredible disappearing act riveted the children in the audience. "mindsensationcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make firm or immovable."Terror riveted him to the spot."actionabilityprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
