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riveting |
3 definitions found 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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Riveting \Riv"et*ing\, n. 1. The act of joining with rivets; the act of spreading out and clinching the end as of a rivet, by beating or pressing. 2. The whole set of rivets, collectively. --Tomlinsin. {Butt riveting}, riveting in which the ends or edges of plates form a butt joint, and are fastened together by being riveted to a narrow strip which covers the joint. {Chain riveting}, riveting in which the rivets, in two or more rows along the seam, are set one behind the other {Crossed riveting}, riveting in which the rivets in one row are set opposite the spaces between the rivets in the next row. {Double riveting}, in lap riveting, two rows of rivets along the seam; in butt riveting, four rows, two on each side of the joint. {Lap riveting}, riveting in which the ends or edges of plates overlap and are riveted together. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: riveting adj : capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story" [syn: {absorbing}, {engrossing}, {fascinating}, {gripping}]
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