riveter

/'rivitə/

Thân thiện

A riveter uses a pneumatic hammer to fasten steel beams together.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A machine for driving rivets: A tool or device used to install rivets, typically by deforming the rivet's tail to create a permanent mechanical fastener.
   • A worker who inserts and hammers rivets: A person, especially in construction or metalworking, whose job is to fasten materials together using rivets.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The factory invested in a new pneumatic riveter to increase production speed.
  • The experienced riveter worked high on the steel frame of the new skyscraper.

Advanced Usage

• "To work like a riveter": To work with great force, persistence, or noise, reminiscent of the action of hammering rivets.
  • During the final assembly, the team worked like riveters to meet the deadline.

Variants and Related Words

• Rivet (n/verb): The fastener itself / to fasten or attract strongly.

  • The bridge was held together by thousands of steel rivets.
  • The shocking news riveted everyone's attention.

• Riveting (adj): Extremely interesting and absorbing, holding one's attention completely.

  • She gave a riveting presentation that captivated the entire audience.

Synonyms

• For the worker: Rivet driver, fastener installer.
• For the machine: Rivet gun, riveting hammer, riveting machine.

Related Phrases

• Rivet on/upon (phrasal verb): To focus attention on something intently.
  • The detective riveted his eyes on the key piece of evidence.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a machine for driving rivets
2. a worker who inserts and hammers rivets

Từ đồng nghĩa

• riveting machine
• rivetter