'Riveting' definitions:
Definition of 'riveting'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story" [syn: absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping, riveting]
Definition of 'Riveting'
From: GCIDE
- Riveting \Riv"et*ing\, n.
- 1. The act of joining with rivets; the act of spreading out and clinching the end, as of a rivet, by beating or pressing. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The whole set of rivets, collectively. --Tomlinsin. [1913 Webster]
- Butt riveting, riveting in which the ends or edges of plates form a butt joint, and are fastened together by being riveted to a narrow strip which covers the joint.
- Chain riveting, riveting in which the rivets, in two or more rows along the seam, are set one behind the other.
- Crossed riveting, riveting in which the rivets in one row are set opposite the spaces between the rivets in the next row.
- Double riveting, in lap riveting, two rows of rivets along the seam; in butt riveting, four rows, two on each side of the joint.
- Lap riveting, riveting in which the ends or edges of plates overlap and are riveted together. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Riveting'
From: GCIDE
- Rivet \Riv"et\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Riveted; p. pr. & vb. n. Riveting.]
- 1. To fasten with a rivet, or with rivets; as, to rivet two pieces of iron. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To spread out the end or point of, as of a metallic pin, rod, or bolt, by beating or pressing, so as to form a sort of head. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Hence, to fasten firmly; to make firm, strong, or immovable; as, to rivet friendship or affection. [1913 Webster]
- Rivet and nail me where I stand, ye powers! --Congreve. [1913 Webster]
- Thus his confidence was riveted and confirmed. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]