Riveter

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).

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

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rivet·er n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	riveter - a worker who inserts and hammers rivets rivetter skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker - a worker who has acquired special skills
	2.	riveter - a machine for driving rivets riveting machine, rivetter machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks