Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Rivet.
How to pronounce rivet:
US
Rivet - as a noun
Ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
studHeavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together
Rivet - as a verb
Direct one's attention on something
Example: "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centercentreconcentratefocusporeHypernyms (Closely Related)
cerebratecogitatethinkHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fasten with a rivet or rivets
Hold (someone's attention)
Example: "The discovery of the skull riveted the paleontologists"
Example Sentences
"The worker hammered the rivet into the metal plate."
"The designer used decorative rivets to add detail to the leather jacket."
"The engineer inspected the rivets to ensure they were securely fastened."
"She replaced the broken rivet with a new one."
"The aircraft's hull was reinforced with thousands of rivets."
Word Game Points
Is RIVET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rivet is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RIVET has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is RIVET a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rivet is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRIVET has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is RIVET a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rivet is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRIVET has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.