Riveting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Riveting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of rivet.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of rivet.
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- rivetings
Synonyms for riveting
Depending on context, synonyms include engrossing, fascinating, absorbing, gripping, interesting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fascinating, absorbing, engrossing, gripping, interesting, compelling.
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