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Webster 1913 Edition

Riveting

Riv′et-ing

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Noun.
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
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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.
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Chain riveting
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riveting in which the rivets, in two or more rows along the seam, are set one behind the other.
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Crossed riveting
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riveting in which the rivets in one row are set opposite the spaces between the rivets in the next row.
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Double riveting
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in lap riveting, two rows of rivets along the seam; in butt riveting, four rows, two on each side of the joint.
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Lap riveting
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riveting in which the ends or edges of plates overlap and are riveted together.

Webster 1828 Edition

Riveting

RIV'ETING

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ppr.
Clinching; fastening firmly.

Definition 2024

riveting

riveting

English

Verb

riveting

  1. present participle of rivet

Adjective

riveting ‎(comparative more riveting, superlative most riveting)

  1. Commanding the attention of spectators.

Synonyms

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Noun

riveting ‎(plural rivetings)

  1. The act of joining with rivets.
  2. The act of spreading out and clinching the end, as of a rivet, by beating or pressing.
  3. A set of rivets; rivets collectively.
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Translations

Derived terms

  • butt riveting
  • chain riveting
  • crossed riveting
  • double riveting
  • lap riveting

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