Definitions

1. verb

to remove the rivets from (something, especially a metal plate or a piece of armor)

“The rivets were unriveted from the armor to prepare it for repairs.”

2. verb

to remove the rivets from (a person) by tearing or prying open (a garment or armor)

“The soldier was unriveted from his helmet, leaving him exposed to harm.”

3. verb

to deprive (something) of its rivets or fastenings

“The metal plate was unriveted from the surrounding framework.”

4. noun

an action of removing the rivets from something

“The act of unriveting the armor was a difficult task.”