Divet vs. Rivet

Divetnoun

alternative form of divot

Divetnoun

See Divot.

Rivetnoun

A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.

Rivetnoun

(figuratively) Any fixed point or certain basis.

Rivetnoun

(obsolete) A light kind of footman's armour (back-formation from almain-rivet).

Rivetverb

(transitive) To attach or fasten parts by using rivets.

Rivetverb

(transitive) To install rivets.

Rivetverb

To command the attention of.

Rivetverb

To make firm or immovable.

Rivetnoun

A metallic pin with a head, used for uniting two plates or pieces of material together, by passing it through them and then beating or pressing down the point so that it shall spread out and form a second head; a pin or bolt headed or clinched at both ends.

Rivetverb

To fasten with a rivet, or with rivets; as, to rivet two pieces of iron.

Rivetverb

To spread out the end or point of, as of a metallic pin, rod, or bolt, by beating or pressing, so as to form a sort of head.

Rivetverb

Hence, to fasten firmly; to make firm, strong, or immovable; as, to rivet friendship or affection.

Rivetnoun

ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)

Rivetnoun

heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together

Rivetverb

direct one's attention on something;

Rivetverb

fasten with a rivet or rivets

Rivetverb

hold (someone's attention);

Rivetnoun

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

Rivetnoun

a device similar to a rivet for holding seams of clothing together.

Rivetverb

join or fasten (plates of metal) with a rivet or rivets

Rivetverb

hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement

Rivetverb

attract and completely engross (someone)

Rivetverb

direct (one's eyes or attention) intently

Rivet

A rivet is a permanent mechanical fastener. Before being installed, a rivet consists of a smooth cylindrical shaft with a head on one end.