Rivet — synonyms, definition

1. rivet (Noun)

10 synonyms

bolt coupling dowel nail peg pin plug spike stud tack

2 definitions

rivet (Noun) — Ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault, shield or belt).

rivet (Noun) — Heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together.

4 types of

decoration ornament ornamentation pin

1 part

clinch

2. rivet (Verb)

13 synonyms

absorb arrest attract capture catch center centre concentrate engage focus occupy pore secure

3 definitions

rivet (Verb) — Direct one's attention on something.

rivet (Verb) — Fasten with a rivet or rivets.

rivet (Verb) — Hold (someone's attention). ex. "The discovery of the skull riveted the palaeontologists"

10 types of

absorb cerebrate cogitate engage engross fasten fix occupy secure think

13 types

absorb engross engulf hear immerse listen plunge recall soak up steep take heed think zoom in