riveter

riv·et

R0263100 (rĭv′ĭt)n. A metal bolt or pin having a head on one end, inserted through aligned holes in the pieces to be joined and then hammered on the plain end so as to form a second head.tr.v. riv·et·ed, riv·et·ing, riv·ets 1. To fasten or secure, especially with a rivet or rivets.2. To hammer and bend or flatten the headless end of (a nail or bolt) so as to fasten something.3. a. To fix the attention of (someone): The audience was riveted by the suspense.b. To engross or hold (the gaze or attention, for example).

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[Middle English, from Old French river, to attach.]

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riv′et·er n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	riveter - a worker who inserts and hammers rivetsrivetterskilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker - a worker who has acquired special skills
	2.	riveter - a machine for driving rivetsriveting machine, rivettermachine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

Translations

铆工

rivet

(ˈrivit) noun a sort of metal nail; a bolt for fastening plates of metal together eg when building the sides of a ship. 鉚釘 铆钉 verb – past tense, past participle ˈriveted – 1. to fasten with rivets. They riveted the sheets of metal together. 用鉚釘固定 铆，固定 2. to fix firmly. He stood riveted to the spot with fear; His eyes were riveted on the television. 釘緊 紧钉ˈriveter noun 鉚工 铆工