Definitions

1. noun

a small metal pin with a head and a pointed tail, used for fastening two metal parts together, especially in the construction of aircraft, ships, and other vehicles

“The aircraft’s rivets needed to be checked and replaced after a certain number of flights.”

2. verb

to fasten or secure with a rivet, especially in the construction of aircraft, ships, and other vehicles

“The workers riveted the new wing to the plane’s body.”

3. verb

to fix or hold something firmly in place, often using force or pressure

“The strong winds were riveting the loose tent to the ground.”

4. noun

a device or a point of interest that attracts and holds one’s attention

“The riveting plot twist in the movie kept the audience engaged until the very end.”