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Riveter - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

riveter

/ˈrɪvət̬ɚ/ /ˈrɪvɪtə/

Definition:

A person or tool that fastens materials together using rivets.

Synonyms:

fastener, joiner, assembler

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

dismantler, loosener

Common Collocations:

metal riveter, pneumatic riveter, skilled riveter

Derivatives:

riveting, riveted

Usage Tips:

Use "riveter" to describe someone or something that joins materials with rivets in construction or manufacturing.

Common Phrases:

Rosie the Riveter, industrial riveter, union riveter

Etymology:

Derived from "rivet," from Old French "river," meaning to fasten or clinch.

Examples:

  • 1. The riveter secured the steel beams tightly.
  • 2. She worked as a riveter in the aircraft factory during the war.
  • 3. A pneumatic riveter makes the job faster and easier.
  • 4. The old shipyard employed many skilled riveters.

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