riveted

/ˈrɪvɪtɪd/ /ˈrɪvətɪd/

verb

To attach or fasten parts by using rivets.

Examples :

"The construction workers riveted the steel beams together to build the bridge. "

verb

To install rivets.

Examples :

"The construction workers riveted the steel beams together to build the new bridge. "

technical machine building industry structure

verb

To command the attention of.

Examples :

"The magician's incredible card tricks riveted the audience. "

mind sensation entertainment communication media human

verb

To make firm or immovable.

Examples :

"Terror riveted him to the spot."

action mind human

Meanings

Examples :

"The construction workers riveted the steel beams together to build the bridge. "

Examples :

"The construction workers riveted the steel beams together to build the new bridge. "

Examples :

"The magician's incredible card tricks riveted the audience. "

Examples :

"Terror riveted him to the spot."

Related Words

attach verb

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

immovable noun

That which can not be moved; something which is immovable

workers noun

A person who performs labor for a living, especially manual labor.

incredible adjective

Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief; unbelievable.

magician noun

A person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic.

attention noun

Mental focus.

install noun

Installer. A software utility that installs an application.

audience noun

A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.

command noun

An order to do something.

construction noun

The process of constructing.

together adjective

Coherent; well organized.

fasten verb

To attach or connect in a secure manner.