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- pronunciation:
- rI
viht
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together.
The steel bridge is held together with rivets.The pockets on those jeans are sewn and then strengthened with brass rivets.- similar words:
- bolt, brad, nail, peg, pin, spike
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| related words: |
bolt, nail, pin |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
rivets, riveting, riveted |
| definition 1: |
to fasten with a rivet or rivets.
The worker riveted a connecting plate to the beam.- synonyms:
- bolt, nail, pin
- similar words:
- affix, attach, bind, bond, fasten, fix, grip, join, moor, secure
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| definition 2: |
to attract and hold firmly.
The burning building across the street riveted our attention.- synonyms:
- absorb, arrest, fix, grip
- similar words:
- attract, engross, enthrall, entrance, fascinate, fasten, hold, interest, intrigue, magnetize, possess
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| related words: |
absorb, bolt, concentrate, engross, enthrall, entrance, fascinate, fix, interest, pin, tack |
| derivation: |
riveter (n.) |
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