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rivet

UK
/ˈrɪv.ɪt/
US
/ˈrɪv.ɪt/

Translations

rivetnoun
rivets
pl
UK
/ˈrɪv.ɪt/
US
/ˈrɪv.ɪt/
The engineer used a rivet to secure the metal sheets together.
L'ingénieur a utilisé un rivet pour fixer les plaques de métal ensemble.
Additional translations
cimentAu sens figuré, pour désigner ce qui unit ou maintient un ensemble.
Synonyms
bolt
fastener
stud
pin
clamp
rivetverb
riveted
Past Simple
riveted
Past Participle
riveting
Gerund
UK
/ˈrɪvɪt/
US
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The speaker's powerful words riveted the attention of the entire audience.
Les paroles puissantes de l'orateur ont captivé l'attention de tout le public.
The workers riveted the metal plates together to ensure the structure was secure.
Les ouvriers ont rivé les plaques de métal ensemble pour garantir la solidité de la structure.
Additional translations
riveterSens figuré, langue courante.
Synonyms
clamp
bind
attach
secure
fasten
rivetadjective
UK
/ˈrɪvɪt/
US
/ˈrɪvɪt/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to rivets (e.g., "rivet gun").
à rivetsEmploi attributif avant un nom.
The mechanic bought a rivet gun for the project.
Le mécanicien a acheté un pistolet à rivets pour le projet.

Definitions

rivetnoun
A short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.
The engineer used a rivet to secure the metal sheets together.
Figurative: a person or thing that holds something firmly together or unites disparate elements.
Her unwavering optimism was the rivet that kept the whole team together.
rivetverb
To fasten or fix firmly with a rivet or rivets.
The workers riveted the metal plates together to ensure the structure was secure.
To hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement.
The horror movie riveted the audience to their seats.
To attract and completely engross (someone).
The speaker's powerful words riveted the attention of the entire audience.
rivetadjective
Relating to or used for rivets; functioning as a modifier before another noun.
The mechanic bought a rivet gun for the project.
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