"rivet" Definition

Definitions for the word "rivet" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
A metallic pin with a head, used for uniting two plates or pieces of material together, by passing it through them and then beating or pressing down the point so that it shall spread out and form a second head; a pin or bolt headed or clinched at both ends.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. t.
To fasten with a rivet, or with rivets; as, to rivet two pieces of iron.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
To spread out the end or point of, as of a metallic pin, rod, or bolt, by beating or pressing, so as to form a sort of head.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
Hence, to fasten firmly; to make firm, strong, or immovable; as, to rivet friendship or affection.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
Nail or bolt for joining metal plates etc., with the headless end beaten out when in place. v. (-t-) 1 a join or fasten with rivets. B beat out or press down the end of (a nail or bolt). C fix, make immovable. 2 a (foll. By on, upon) direct intently (one''s eyes or attention etc.). B (esp. As riveting adj.) Engross (a person or the attention). [french river fasten]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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