rivet — [riv′it] n. [ME ryvette < MFr rivet < river, to clinch < ?] 1. a metal bolt or pin with a head on one end, used to fasten plates or beams together by passing it through holes in them and then hammering down the plain end into a head so… … English World dictionary
rivet — I UK [ˈrɪvɪt] / US verb [transitive] Word forms rivet : present tense I/you/we/they rivet he/she/it rivets present participle riveting past tense riveted past participle riveted to join two things together with rivets • be riveted by/to something … English dictionary
rivet — riveter, n. rivetless, adj. /riv it/, n., v., riveted, riveting or (esp. Brit.) rivetted, rivetting. n. 1. a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other … Universalium
rivet — riv|et1 [ˈrıvıt] v 1.) be riveted on/to/by sth if your attention is riveted on something, you are so interested or so frightened that you keep looking at it ▪ All eyes were riveted on her in horror. 2.) be riveted to the spot to be so shocked or… … Dictionary of contemporary English
rivet — riv|et1 [ rıvıt ] verb transitive 1. ) often passive to interest someone so much that they pay complete attention: The book appeared to have riveted the man for hours. 2. ) to join two things together with rivets be riveted on/to… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
rivet — riv•et [[t]ˈrɪv ɪt[/t]] n. 1) bui a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more pieces to hold them together, having a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion 2) bui to fasten with a rivet 3) bui to hammer … From formal English to slang
rivet — /ˈrɪvət / (say rivuht) noun 1. a metal pin or bolt for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion. –verb (t) (riveted …
rivet — [[t]rɪ̱vɪt[/t]] rivets, riveting, riveted 1) VERB If you are riveted by something, it fascinates you and holds your interest completely. [be V ed] As a child I remember being riveted by my grandfather s appearance... [be V ed to n] He was riveted … English dictionary
rivet — [ˈrɪvɪt] verb I be riveted by/to sth to be so interested in something that you pay complete attention to it[/ex] I was totally riveted by the pictures.[/ex] II noun [C] rivet [ˈrɪvɪt] a metal pin used for joining pieces of metal together … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
rivet — 1 verb 1 be riveted on/to if your attention is riveted on something, you are so frightened or so interested that you keep looking at it: Barnes watched in terror, his eyes riveted on the huge tiger. 2 be riveted to the spot to be so shocked or… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
be riveted on something — be riveted on/to/ someone/something/ phrase if your eyes or attention are riveted on or to someone or something, you are so interested or frightened that you cannot stop looking at them They were riveted to the television screen. Mitch came up,… … Useful english dictionary