Definitions for: Riveting


[adj] capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story"



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

2. The whole set of rivets, collectively. --Tomlinsin.

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.

Synonyms: absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping, interesting

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