ˈrɪvɪt n. & v. --n. a
nail or bolt
for holding together metal plates
etc.,
its headless
end being beaten out or pressed down
when in
place. --v.tr. (riveted, riveting) 1 a
join or
fasten with rivets. b
beat out or press down
the end of (a nail or bolt). c
fix;
make immovable. 2 a (foll. by
on, upon)
direct intently (one's eyes or
attention etc.). b (esp. as riveting adj.)
engross (a
person or the attention). øøriveter n. [ME f. OF f.
river clench, of unkn. orig.]