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Definitions for Riveting
[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] absolutely fascinating; enthralling
[7] 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
[8] to join by riveting
[9] to hammer in order to form into a head
[10] (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 Riveting
rivetenticing, intriguing, absorbing, engaging, engrossing, compelling, enthralling, enchanting, mesmerizing, spellbinding, captivating, alluring, appealing, bewitching, hypnotic, irresistible, magnetic, seductive
Words nearby Riveting
rivetriverscape, riverside, riverview, riverward, riverweed, rivet, rivet set, riveting, riviera, riviera beach, rivinus gland
Origin of Riveting
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 Riveting
riv·et·er , noun
riv·et·less , adjective
un·riv·et·ed , adjective
un·riv·et·ing , adjective
Word origin for Riveting
C14: from Old French, from river to fasten, fix, of unknown origin
Synonyms for Riveting
absorbing, captivating, compelling, enchanting, engaging, engrossing, enthralling, enticing, intriguing, mesmerizing, spellbinding, alluring, appealing, bewitching, seducing, hypnotic, irresistible, magnetic, seductive