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- [riv-it]
- /ˈrɪv ɪt/
- /ˈrɪv.ɪt/
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- [riv-it]
- /ˈrɪv ɪt/
Definitions of rivets word
- noun rivets 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 rivets to fasten with a rivet or rivets. 1
- verb with object rivets 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 rivets to fasten or fix firmly. 1
- verb with object rivets to hold (the eye, attention, etc.) firmly. 1
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Origin of rivets
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 Rivets
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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rivets 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
rivets usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rivets
verb rivets
- affixes — to fasten, join, or attach (usually followed by to): to affix stamps to a letter.
- clinches — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of clinch.
- concentrates — Plural form of concentrate.
- entrances — Plural form of entrance.
- eyeballs — Plural form of eyeball.
Top questions with rivets
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