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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Rivet \Riv"et\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Riveted}; p. pr & vb n.
{Riveting}.]
1. To fasten with a rivet, or with rivets; as to rivet two
pieces of iron.
2. To spread out the end or point of as of a metallic pin,
rod, or bolt, by beating or pressing, so as to form a sort
of head.
3. Hence to fasten firmly; to make firm, strong, or
immovable; as to rivet friendship or affection.
Rivet and nail me where I stand ye powers!
--Congreve.
Thus his confidence was riveted and confirmed. --Sir
W. Scott.
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