rivet Synonyms
Another word for rivet
• verb (Context 1)
To completely engross or hold someone's attention tightly, making them figuratively incapable of movement.
"The thriller was so expertly paced that it riveted viewers to the screen from the opening scene."
• noun (Context 2)
A short, permanent mechanical fastener with a smooth cylindrical shaft and a head, used to securely join metallic plates or other materials by deforming the tail end after insertion.
"The construction crew used thousands of iron rivets to assemble the massive steel framework of the bridge."
• verb (Context 3)
To join, fasten, or secure parts together using a rivet or similar metal pins.
"During the industrial era, laborers would heat the bolts until red-hot before riveting the ship's hull."
Opposites of rivet
The opposite of rivet shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: