riveting

English

Verb

riveting

  1. present participle of rivet

Adjective

riveting (comparative more riveting, superlative most riveting)

  1. Commanding the attention of spectators.

Synonyms

  • See also Thesaurus:exciting

Noun

riveting (plural rivetings)

  1. The act of joining with rivets.
  2. The act of spreading out and clinching the end, as of a rivet, by beating or pressing.
  3. A set of rivets; rivets collectively.
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Derived terms

  • butt riveting
  • chain riveting
  • crossed riveting
  • double riveting
  • lap riveting

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