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riveter

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riv·et  (rvt)
n.
A metal bolt or pin having a head on one end, inserted through aligned holes in the pieces to be joined and then hammered on the plain end so as to form a second head.
tr.v. riv·et·ed, riv·et·ing, riv·ets
1. To fasten or secure with or as if with a rivet.
2. To hammer the headless end of so as to form a head and fasten something.
3. To fasten or secure firmly; fix.
4. To engross or hold (the attention, for example).

[Middle English, from Old French river, to attach.]

rivet·er n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.riveterriveter - a worker who inserts and hammers rivets
skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker - a worker who has acquired special skills
2.riveter - a machine for driving rivets
machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
Translations
riveter [ˈrɪvɪtəʳ] Nremachador(a) m/f
riveter
nNieter(in) m(f); (= tool)Nietmaschine f
riveter [ˈrɪvɪtəʳ] n (machine) → rivettatrice f
riveter [ˈrɪvɪtəʳ] n (machine) → rivettatrice f


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A golden speck, no larger than a pin-point, appeared on the rim, and by his manipulation of the riveter it returned to the bottom of tile pan.
I'll go with you, and we'll send the end riveters in first.
 
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