Definition of riveting Riveting

/ɹɪˈvʌtɪŋ/ - [rivuting] - riv•et•ing

We found 10 definitions of riveting from 4 different sources.

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What does riveting mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

riveting - capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a fascinating story"
  absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • riveting (Noun)
    The act of joining with rivets.
  • riveting (Noun)
    The act of spreading out and clinching the end, as of a rivet, by beating or pressing.
  • riveting (Noun)
    A set of rivets; rivets collectively.
  • riveting (Verb)
    Present participle of rivet.
  • riveting (Adjective)
    Commanding the attention of spectators.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • riveting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Rivet
  • riveting (n.)
    The act of joining with rivets; the act of spreading out and clinching the end, as of a rivet, by beating or pressing.
  • riveting (n.)
    The whole set of rivets, collectively.

Part of speech

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  • riveting, verb, gerund of rivet (infinitive).

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