rivet
noun/ˈrɪvɪt/
/ˈrɪvɪt/
- a metal pin that is used to fasten two pieces of leather, metal, etc. togetherTopics Engineeringc2Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French, from river ‘fix, clinch’, of unknown ultimate origin.
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