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['rivit] 1. noun(a sort of metal nail; a bolt for fastening plates of metal together eg when building the sides of a ship.) nitte; nagle2. verb1) (to fasten with rivets: They riveted the sheets of metal together.) nitte; nagle2) (to fix firmly: He stood riveted to the spot with fear; His eyes were riveted on the television.) nagle•- riveter* * *['rivit] 1. noun(a sort of metal nail; a bolt for fastening plates of metal together eg when building the sides of a ship.) nitte; nagle2. verb1) (to fasten with rivets: They riveted the sheets of metal together.) nitte; nagle2) (to fix firmly: He stood riveted to the spot with fear; His eyes were riveted on the television.) nagle•- riveter
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