RIVET


Meaning of RIVET in English

/ ˈrɪvɪt; NAmE / noun , verb

■ noun

a metal pin that is used to fasten two pieces of leather, metal, etc. together

■ verb [ vn ] [ usually passive ]

1.

to hold sb's interest or attention so completely that they cannot look away or think of anything else :

I was absolutely riveted by her story.

My eyes were riveted on the figure lying in the road.

2.

to fasten sth with rivets :

The steel plates were riveted together.

IDIOMS

- be riveted to the spot / ground

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WORD ORIGIN

Middle English : from Old French , from river fix, clinch, of unknown ultimate origin.

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