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- [riv-it]
- /ˈrɪv ɪt/
- /ˈrɪv.ɪt/
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- [riv-it]
- /ˈrɪv ɪt/
Definitions of rivet word
- noun rivet 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 end being hammered into a head after insertion. 1
- verb with object rivet to fasten with a rivet or rivets. 1
- verb with object rivet to hammer or spread out the end of (a pin, bolt, etc.) in order to form a head and secure something; clinch. 1
- verb with object rivet to fasten or fix firmly. 1
- verb with object rivet to hold (the eye, attention, etc.) firmly. 1
- noun rivet bolt, screw 1
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Origin of rivet
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (noun) Middle English revette, rivette < Old French rivet, derivative of river to attach; (v.) Middle English revetten, derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Rivet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rivet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
rivet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rivet
verb rivet
- absorb — If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in.
- affix — If you affix one thing to another, you stick it or attach it to the other thing.
- attach — If you attach something to an object, you join it or fasten it to the object.
- bury — To bury something means to put it into a hole in the ground and cover it up with earth.
- button down — (of a shirt collar) having buttonholes so it can be buttoned to the body of the shirt.
Antonyms for rivet
verb rivet
- disinterest — absence of interest; indifference.
- disjoin — to undo or prevent the junction or union of; disunite; separate.
- loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
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