re-ˈrivet,v. [re- 5 a.] trans. To rivet again. Hence re-ˈrivetedppl. a. 1869E. J. Reed Shipbuild. i. 11 A stream of water was then thrown upon the re-riveted parts.1898Daily News 20 Aug. 7/2 It will be necessary to re-rivet at least twelve feet of the plating.