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Rivet Definition & Meaning

rivet
noun
  1. ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
  2. heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together
verb
  1. direct one's attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"
  2. fasten with a rivet or rivets
  3. hold (someone's attention); "The discovery of the skull riveted the paleontologists"

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Frequently asked questions

What does rivet mean?
ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt) heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together direct one's attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies" fasten with a rivet or rivets hold (someone's attention); "The discovery of the skull riveted the paleontologists"
What part of speech is rivet?
Rivet is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does rivet have?
Rivet has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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