1. a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place

1. to fasten with a rivet or rivets
2. to hold someone or something fast so as to make them incapable of movement
3. to completely engross someone

Examples

• The bridge was constructed using thousands of steel rivets.
• Workers riveted the metal plates together to form the ship’s hull.
• Fear riveted him to the spot.
• The audience was riveted by the speaker’s dramatic story.
• She riveted the aluminum sheets to complete the aircraft wing.
• His gaze was riveted on the approaching storm clouds.
• The documentary riveted viewers with its shocking revelations.