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Definitions for Riveted
[1] a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion.
[2] to fasten with a rivet or rivets.
[3] to hammer or spread out the end of (a pin, bolt, etc.) in order to form a head and secure something; clinch.
[4] to fasten or fix firmly.
[5] to hold (the eye, attention, etc.) firmly.
[6] a short metal pin for fastening two or more pieces together, having a head at one end, the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces
[7] to join by riveting
[8] to hammer in order to form into a head
[9] (often passive) to cause to be fixed or held firmly, as in fascinated attention, horror, etc to be riveted to the spot
Words related to Riveted
rivethell-bent, decided, preoccupied, resolved, engaged, absorbed, enthralled, submerged, tenacious, unshakable, sturdy, solid, steady, fast, tight, substantial, robust, strong, immovable, static
Words nearby Riveted
rivetriverscape, riverside, riverview, riverward, riverweed, rivet, rivet set, riveting, riviera, riviera beach, rivinus gland
Origin of Riveted
1350–1400; (noun) Middle English revette, rivette < Old French rivet, derivative of river to attach; (v.) Middle English revetten, derivative of the noun
Other words from Riveted
riv·et·er , noun
riv·et·less , adjective
un·riv·et·ed , adjective
un·riv·et·ing , adjective
Word origin for Riveted
C14: from Old French, from river to fasten, fix, of unknown origin
Synonyms for Riveted
decided, hell-bent, preoccupied, resolved, alert, attending, bent, bound, deep, eager, earnest, firm, set, steady, watching, absorbed, attentive, committed, concentrated, concentrating, decisive, engaged, engrossed, enthusiastic, fixed, immersed, industrious, intense, minding, occupied, piercing, rapt, settled, steadfast, watchful, wrapped up