ALL meanings of rivets
riv·et
R r - 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