Rivets

/ˈrɪvɪts/ noun

Definition

Metal bolts or pins used to join pieces of metal or material together permanently, or to hold someone's complete attention.

Etymology

From Old French 'river' meaning 'to clinch' or 'to fasten.' Used in metalworking since medieval times, now metaphorically means something that captures attention.

Kelly Says

Rivets built the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge—before welding, rivets were the primary way to assemble massive metal structures!

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