riveted

Meanings

• adjective

  Fixed or held in place by rivets.

  - "The riveted hull of the ship was impressive."
  - "The engine was securely riveted to the chassis."

• verb

  To fasten with rivets.

  - "The metal sheets were riveted together."
  - "The carpenter riveted the planks to the boat."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with riveted
determined , estimated , enchanted , commanded

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Variants

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rivet , riveted , riveter , riveters , riveting , rivets , rivetted , rivetting

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Etymology

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From Old French rive, 'edge' + -et, 'set', from re-, 'back' + verter, 'to turn'. Originally, a rivet was a turned or rolled piece of metal used to join two edges.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'rivet' in English was in the 14th century.

2. The Guinness World Record for the largest rivet was 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) long and weighed 120 kilograms (265 pounds).

3. Rivets were used extensively in the construction of the Eiffel Tower.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fastening: The process of joining two or more pieces of material together using mechanical fasteners, such as screws, bolts, or rivets.

2. Shipbuilding: An industry dedicated to the design, construction, and repair of ships and other watercraft. Riveting is an essential process in shipbuilding.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'riveted' is often used metaphorically to describe someone being completely absorbed or captivated by something, such as a book or a performance.

How to Memorize "riveted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a metal rivet being hammered through two pieces of metal and securing them together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'riveted' with the idea of something being firmly joined or fastened.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: 'Rivets In Vessels Ensure Tightened Engagements' to remember the definition of the word.

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