Rivet

Added by Jillian Keng

Definition

Noun

a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head.

Verb

riveted; riveting; rivets 

1.  to fasten with or as if with rivets

2. to fasten or fix firmly

3. to attract and hold (something, such as a person's attention) completely

Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Rivet. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved February 12, 2024, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rivet 

Pronunciation

• riv·​et 

• IPA transcription: /rɪvət/ 

Sample sentences

Noun

• Without that rivet, the seat belt will not tighten to properly restrain occupants and get their bodies into a safe position in the event of a crash, making harm more likely. - Marley Jay, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2023 (found on Marriam Webster)

Verb

• The iron plates are riveted rather than welded.

• Everyone riveted their eyes on the trick that the magician was performing on stage.

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Etymology

Old French rivet "nail, rivet," from river "to clench, fix, fasten," which is of uncertain origin; possibly from Middle Dutch wriven "turn, grind," and thus related to rive (v.). Or the English word might be directly from Middle Dutch. 

Harper, D. (n.d.). Etymology of rivet. Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved February 12, 2024, from https://www.etymonline.com/word/rivet

Translation

Chinese: 鉚釘

Korean: 대갈못

Kazakh: тойтарма 

Russian: заклепка

French: rivet

Spanish: remache

German: Niet

Turkish: perçin