riveter

riv·et

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [riv-it]
- /ˈrɪv ɪt/
- /ˈrɪvɪtər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [riv-it]
- /ˈrɪv ɪt/

Definitions of riveter word

noun riveter 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 riveter to fasten with a rivet or rivets. 1
verb with object riveter 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 riveter to fasten or fix firmly. 1
verb with object riveter to hold (the eye, attention, etc.) firmly. 1
noun riveter machine that attaches rivets 1

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Origin of riveter

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 Riveter

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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riveter 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".

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Synonyms for riveter

noun riveter

awl — a pointed hand tool with a fluted blade used for piercing wood, leather, etc
borer — a machine or hand tool for boring holes
corkscrew — A corkscrew is a device for pulling corks out of bottles.
countersink — to enlarge the upper part of (a hole) in timber, metal, etc, so that the head of a bolt or screw can be sunk below the surface
dibble — a small hand tool used to make holes in the ground for planting or transplanting bulbs, seeds, or roots

All 9 Synonyms of riveter