Definitions

1. noun

A male given name, or a surname of English, Scottish, and Jewish origin.

“He’s an Irving from New York City and a talented artist.”

2. proper noun

A surname associated with several notable individuals, including Irving Berlin, Irving Howe, and Washington Irving.

“Washington Irving wrote the famous short story ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’.”

3. verb

To insert (a rivet) with a riveting machine.

“The workers irving the rivets to secure the airplane wings.”

4. verb

To attach or join (a part) with rivets.

“The engineer irving the engine parts together.”