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- [riv-it]
- /ˈrɪv ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [riv-it]
- /ˈrɪv ɪt/
Definitions of rivetting word
- noun rivetting 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 rivetting to fasten with a rivet or rivets. 1
- verb with object rivetting 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 rivetting to fasten or fix firmly. 1
- verb with object rivetting to hold (the eye, attention, etc.) firmly. 1
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Origin of rivetting
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 Rivetting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rivetting 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.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
rivetting usage trend in Literature
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