/
ˈrɪvɪt/
n.
a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two metal plates, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.
v.
(rivets, riveting, riveted)
- join or fasten with a rivet or rivets.
- completely engross.
▸direct (one's eyes or attention) intently.
Derivative
- riveter n.
- riveting adj.
- rivetingly adv.
Etymology
ME: from OFr., from river ‘fix, clinch’.