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RIVET

(noun, verb)

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)
stud5

Heavy 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)
center8centre8concentrate15focus10pore6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cerebrate13cogitate11think12
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is RIVET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rivet is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
RIVET has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is RIVET a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rivet is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RIVET has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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