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riveting

/ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

rivetingadjective

more riveting

Comp.

most riveting

Super.

/ˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

captivant

The novel was so riveting that I couldn't put it down until I finished it.

Le roman était si captivant que je n'ai pas pu le lâcher avant de l'avoir terminé.

Additional translations

passionnant

Definitions

Extremely interesting or exciting, holding one's attention completely.

The novel was so riveting that I couldn't put it down until I finished it.

Synonyms

Antonyms

rivetinggerund / present participle

Participial adjective derived from the verb «rivet», used chiefly in technical contexts (e.g., “riveting gun,” “riveting operation”).

Translations

de rivetageTechnique et construction.

The crew inspected every riveting joint on the fuselage.

L'équipe a inspecté chaque joint de rivetage du fuselage.

Additional translations

à rivetsTechnique et construction.

Definitions

Fastening or designed to fasten with rivets; relating to the action of using rivets.

The crew inspected every riveting joint on the fuselage.

Synonyms

rivetingnoun

/ˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪŋ/

Gerund noun: the act or process of fastening with rivets

Translations

rivetage

Riveting is essential in the construction of many steel structures.

Le rivetage est essentiel dans la construction de nombreuses structures en acier.

Definitions

The action or process of fastening materials together with rivets.

Riveting is essential in the construction of many steel structures.

Synonyms

rivetverb

riveting

ing-form

riveted

Past Simple

riveted

Past Participle

riveting

ing-form

/ˈrɪvɪt/

Translations

river

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.

captiver

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.

Additional translations

riveterSens figuré, langue courante.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

rivetnoun

Definitions

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.

rivetgerund / present participle

riveting

Translations

captivant

The documentary was absolutely riveting.

Le documentaire était absolument captivant.

Additional translations

fascinant

Definitions

Extremely interesting or compelling; fascinating.

The documentary was absolutely riveting.

Synonyms

rivetadjective

Definitions

Relating to or used for rivets; functioning as a modifier before another noun.

The mechanic bought a rivet gun for the project.

rivetpast participle

Definitions

Fastened with rivets; fixed or firmly secured.

The riveted joints held firm despite heavy vibrations.

So fascinated or absorbed that one's attention cannot be diverted; captivated.

The children were riveted to the screen as the story unfolded.