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rivet

UK
/ˈrɪv.ɪt/
US
/ˈrɪv.ɪt/

Translations

rivetnoun
rivets
pl
UK
/ˈrɪv.ɪt/
US
/ˈrɪv.ɪt/
The metal sheets were held together by a series of rivets.
Металлические листы были скреплены рядом заклепок.
Additional translations
шпилька
гвоздь
Synonyms
bolt
fastener
stud
pin
clamp
rivetverb
riveted
Past Simple
riveted
Past Participle
riveting
Gerund
UK
/ˈrɪvɪt/
US
/ˈrɪvɪt/
The story will rivet you to your seat.
История прикует вас к вашему месту.
They need to rivet the handle to the door.
Им нужно приклепать ручку к двери.
The workers rivet the metal sheets together.
Рабочие заклепывают металлические листы вместе.
Additional translations
удерживать взгляд
концентрировать
Synonyms
bind
clamp
fasten
secure
attach
rivetadjective
UK
/ˈrɪvɪt/
US
/ˈrɪvɪt/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to rivets (e.g., "rivet gun").

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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