rivet Meaning and Definition
1. n. heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together
2. n. ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
3. v. direct one's attention on something
4. v. hold (someone's attention)
5. v. fasten with a rivet or rivets
A rivet is a permanent mechanical fastener. Before being installed, a rivet consists of a smooth cylindrical shaft with a head on one end.
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