riveter

/ˈrɪvɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person whose job is to join metal parts together using a rivet, especially in shipbuilding.

“The riveter worked tirelessly on the aircraft carrier’s hull.”

2. verb

to join two metal parts together with a rivet, especially in shipbuilding.

“The riveter riveted the metal plates together to form the ship’s hull.”

Synonyms

  • metalworker
  • shipfitter