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Meaning of Rivet
According to Merriam-Webster, a rivet is a metal fastener with a head on one end, used to join two pieces of material together by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then deforming the plain end to form a second head.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines a rivet as a small metal pin or bolt with a head, used for joining together two pieces of metal, leather, or other materials, especially by passing it through a hole and hammering the end to form a second head.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines a rivet as a small metal pin with a head, used for joining two things together, especially two pieces of metal, by putting it through a hole and flattening the end.
Example Uses
- The construction workers used rivets to join the steel beams together to form the framework of the building.
- She used a rivet gun to attach the nameplate to her toolbox.
- The engineer specified that rivets should be used to secure the metal plate to the concrete foundation.
- The carpenter used rivets to attach the roof to the top of the shed.