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Definition of riveter

riveter

/ˈrɪv.ɪ.tər/
riv · et · er
Plural:riveters
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• noun

1

A skilled worker whose occupation is fastening metal plates, beams, or other components together using rivets, especially in shipbuilding, aircraft manufacturing, or structural steelwork.

Example

"The historical exhibit featured photographs of a female riveter working on an aircraft assembly line in the 1940s."

2

A mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or hand-operated tool or machine used for driving and setting rivets.

Example

"The technician used a pneumatic riveter to secure the aluminum panels to the frame."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'rivet' (borrowed from Old French 'rivet', meaning a small brook or metal pin) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Riveter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/riveter
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