What does riveting mean?
Riveting means present participle and gerund of rivet.
Riveting
/ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of rivet.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of rivet
- Commanding the attention of spectators.
- The act of joining with rivets.
- The act of spreading out and clinching the end, as of a rivet, by beating or pressing.
- A set of rivets; rivets collectively.
Example Sentences
a riveting firework display
1852-1866, Charles Tomlinson, Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts and Manufactures Principles working upon materials, as lathes, boring, planing, which should guide the choice of the means of supply, mortising, riveting, and screw-cutting machines.
Synonyms for riveting
Antonyms for riveting
Related Words
Word Forms
- more riveting
- most riveting
- rivetings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for riveting?
Common synonyms include engrossing, fascinating, absorbing, gripping.
What is the opposite of riveting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use riveting in a sentence?
a riveting firework display
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