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rivet

[riv-it] / ˈrɪv ɪt /
NOUN
bolt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fastener latch pipe rod spike
STRONG
bar brad catch coupling dowel lock padlock skewer stake stud
WEAK
sliding bar
Antonyms
WEAK
key
NOUN
fastener
Synonyms
STRONGEST
latch screw
STRONG
bolt buckle button catch clasp fastening lock snap
WEAK
stapler
Antonyms
STRONG
key
VERB
absorb
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consume employ involve
STRONG
captivate concern engage engross fascinate fill hold immerse monopolize obsess preoccupy
Antonyms
STRONG
cancel ignore let go reject release repel repulse
WEAK
disperse dissipate distract eject emit exude misunderstand not get spew vomit
VERB
affix
Synonyms
STRONGEST
append fasten glue paste tack
STRONG
add annex bind join subjoin tag
WEAK
hitch on put on slap on tack on tag on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
detach unfasten
STRONG
withdraw
WEAK
let go loosen
VERB
attach
Synonyms
STRONGEST
add adhere affix connect fix hook up link secure stick tie
STRONG
annex append bind couple prefix unite
WEAK
hitch on hitch up hook on latch on to make fast slap on tag on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
detach disconnect loose loosen lose remove separate unfasten unfix untie
STRONG
disjoin divide
WEAK
disunite divorce sever take away
VERB
bury
Synonyms
STRONG
absorb concentrate engage immerse interest occupy
WEAK
throw oneself into
VERB
clinch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
secure snatch
STRONG
bolt clamp clasp clench clutch cuddle embrace enfold fasten fix grapple grasp grip hug nail press seize squeeze
WEAK
grab hold of lay hands on make fast
Antonyms
STRONG
give let go liberate loose loosen open push away release unfasten unlock
VERB
concentrate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply establish fixate focus intensify put settle
STRONG
attend center contemplate examine hammer meditate muse need peruse ponder ruminate scrutinize set study sweat weigh
WEAK
be engrossed in bring to bear brood over consider closely crack one's brains direct attention fix attention focus attention get on the beam give attention hammer away at head trip knuckle down occupy thoughts pour it on put mind to rack one's brains think hard
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confuse unsettle
STRONG
disregard forget ignore neglect
WEAK
disperse scatter
VERB
enthrall
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beguile bewitch enchant enrapture fascinate hypnotize intrigue mesmerize preoccupy subdue
STRONG
absorb charm engage enslave entrance grab grip hook spellbind subject subjugate
WEAK
hold spellbound
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore disenchant disgust incite repel turn off
STRONG
eject free let go liberate release repulse
WEAK
dull tire weary
VERB
establish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authorize base build create enact form found inaugurate install institute provide put settle start
STRONG
constitute decree domiciliate endow ensconce entrench erect fix ground implant inculcate land live lodge moor originate place plant practice root secure stabilize station stick
WEAK
lay foundation ring in set down start ball rolling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy end prevent remove ruin stop take
STRONG
cease change disarrange dislodge disorder disorganize displace forget let go loose loosen lose neglect refuse unfasten unfix unsettle
WEAK
confuse disestablish disprove invalidate
VERB
fascinate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
animate attract beguile bewitch charm delight enamor enchant engage engross enrapture enthrall entice excite infatuate intoxicate intrigue mesmerize overwhelm please seduce tantalize tempt thrill titillate transfix
STRONG
absorb allure arouse attach compel draw enslave ensnare entrance fire gladden hypnotize interest invite kindle lure overpower pique provoke ravish spellbind stimulate stir subdue transport win
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore deaden depress discourage disenchant disgust displease forget offend refuse reject repel repulse turn off
STRONG
calm delight deter dissuade free incite let go liberate prevent release stop
WEAK
disenthrall disinterest tire
VERB
fasten
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adhere affix attach bolt glue nail screw solder tighten truss weld
STRONG
anchor band bar batten belt bind bond brace button catch cement chain cleave close cohere connect couple embed establish fix girth grip hitch hold hook implant infix jam knot lace leash link lock lodge moor mortise rope seal set settle stick strengthen string tag tie unite wedge
WEAK
freeze to hitch on hook up make firm stay put tack on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
detach disconnect disjoin let go loose loosen release separate unfasten
STRONG
allow confuse destroy discourage displace dissuade divide forget free halt leave lose open permit refuse remove unfix unhitch unlace unlock unseal unsettle unstick untie
WEAK
unchain unlink
VERB
fix
Synonyms
STRONGEST
put
STRONG
concenter concentrate direct fasten fixate
Antonyms
WEAK
ignore look away neglect
VERB
fix
Synonyms
STRONGEST
install secure set settle stabilize
STRONG
affix anchor attach bind catch cement congeal connect consolidate couple embed entrench fasten glue graft harden implant inculcate infix ingrain instill link locate lodge moor pin place plant position rigidify root steady stick stiffen tie
WEAK
freeze to nail down
Antonyms
STRONG
detach disconnect disjoin dislodge disorder displace free let go loose loosen misplace release remove separate unfasten unfix unlink untie
WEAK
break change destroy disarrange disturb neglect
VERB
focus
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply oneself to attend (to) concentrate engage fixate pay attention to pore over
STRONG
aim center centralize concenter fasten fix home in home in on hone in pinpoint sharpen spotlight
WEAK
key on move in zero in zoom in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
distract scatter unravel wander
STRONG
disarrange disorganize disperse diverge divide separate
WEAK
abandon disregard ignore neglect
VERB
grip
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fascinate mesmerize
STRONG
compel engross enthrall hold hypnotize involve spellbind
WEAK
catch up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disenchant
STRONG
turn off
WEAK
disgust repel
VERB
infix
Synonyms
STRONG
affix anchor attach bind catch cement congeal connect consolidate couple embed entrench fasten glue graft harden implant inculcate ingrain install instill link locate lodge moor pin place plant position rigidify root secure set settle solidify stabilize steady stick stiffen thicken tie
WEAK
freeze to nail down stay put
Antonyms
STRONG
depart detach disconnect disjoin dislodge disorder displace divide forget free halt leave let go liquefy loose loosen lose melt misplace miss move release remove separate soften thin unfasten unfix unlink unsettle untie upset
VERB
intrigue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attract captivate charm delight enchant entertain excite fascinate pique please tickle titillate
STRONG
appeal bait con draw grab hook interest mousetrap pull tout
WEAK
lead on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore depress disenchant disgust displease offend refuse repel repulse tire turn off
STRONG
let go push release
WEAK
forget neglect
VERB
involve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affect associate catch commit comprise concern connect contain cover embroil engage hold implicate link mean prove relate require suggest
STRONG
absorb argue bind complicate comprehend compromise denote embrace engross enmesh entail entangle grip hook imply incorporate incriminate inculpate mire necessitate number preoccupy presuppose tangle touch
WEAK
mix up point to rope in snarl up take in wrap up in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon cancel cease disconnect dissociate divide exclude let go release separate stop
STRONG
disentangle explain ignore misunderstand reject untangle untwist
WEAK
free remove
VERB
ogle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eyeball gawk
STRONG
eye fix focus gaze glare goggle leer look peer rubberneck watch
WEAK
gape at keep an eagle eye on lay eyes on look fixedly make eyes at
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore look away neglect overlook
VERB
pin on
Synonyms
WEAK
affix anchor assign attach bind blame catch cement congeal connect consolidate couple embed entrench fasten freeze to glue graft harden implant impute inculcate infix ingrain install instill link locate lodge moor nail down pin place plant position rigidify root secure set settle solidify stabilize stay put steady stick stiffen thicken tie
VERB
put
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bring establish focus insert install invest lay place set settle stick
STRONG
concenter concentrate deposit embed fasten fix fixate nail park peg plank plant plop plunk quarter repose rest seat situate
WEAK
plank down plunk down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confuse displace forget leave neglect refuse remove take take out unsettle
STRONG
be active detach disorganize energize move release unfasten
WEAK
change transfer
VERB
rubberneck
Synonyms
STRONG
eye eyeball focus gawk gaze glare goggle look ogle peer
WEAK
eagle eye lay eyes on
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore
VERB
secure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cement clinch fix settle
STRONG
adjust anchor bind bolt button catch chain clamp close fasten hitch lash lock moor nail padlock pinion tack tie tighten
WEAK
batten down button down hook on lock up make fast tie down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unfix
STRONG
detach disconnect disjoin free let go loose loosen lose open release unchain unfasten unhitch unlock untie
VERB
spellbind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bewitch ensorcell mesmerize
STRONG
arrest bind compel engross enthrall fascinate grip hold hypnotize involve transfix
WEAK
catch up put under a spell subject to suggestion
Antonyms
STRONG
let go release turn off
VERB
stare
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beam gawk glare look peer
STRONG
bore eye eyeball fix focus gaze goggle ogle rubberneck
WEAK
eagle eye give the eagle eye glim lay eyes on look fixedly take in
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore look away neglect
VERB
subjoin
Synonyms
STRONG
add adhere affix annex append bind connect couple fix link prefix secure stick tie unite
WEAK
hitch on hitch up hook on hook up latch onto make fast slap on tag on
Antonyms
STRONG
detach disconnect disjoin divide forget let go loose loosen lose remove separate subtract unfasten unfix untie
VERB
tie
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attach clinch join knot link secure
STRONG
anchor band bind cinch fasten gird lash marry moor rope splice tether tighten truss unite wed
WEAK
do up make a bow make a hitch make a knot make fast tie up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disconnect disjoin divide let go separate unfasten
STRONG
detach divorce free loose loosen praise release unchain
WEAK
unlace untie
VERB
transfix
Synonyms
STRONGEST
captivate enchant engross fascinate hypnotize mesmerize petrify stun
STRONG
bewitch hold paralyze root spellbind
WEAK
stop in one's tracks stop one dead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disenchant disgust repel repulse turn off
WEAK
bore look away

Example Sentences

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The rivet wine box bag, with its structural nature and sheer amount of storage space, feels tough enough to withstand a long day in L.A. and is lightweight enough to not drag you down.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

In a letter addressed to leaders of the Senate, Homendy said the door plug which failed had been opened so rivet repair work could be done in September last year.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2024

The rivet repairs were done by contractors working for Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

The Boeing employees “were discussing interior restoration after the rivet rework was completed during second shift operations that day,” the report said.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2024

After it was all the way out, the workmen rushed to rivet the plates back into place and close up the hole in The Dessoug.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman

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