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Antonyms for riveting

Grammar : Adj
Spell : riv-it
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɪv ɪt

Definition of riveting

Origin :
  • "commanding attention," 1854, present participle adjective from rivet (v.). Related: Rivetingly.
  • adj fascinating, gripping
Example sentences :
  • While the smith was riveting my chains, I addressed the sub-governor.
  • Extract from : « The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck » by Baron Trenck
  • Later, she went out to the stable where Tolliver was riveting a broken tug.
  • Extract from : « The Fighting Edge » by William MacLeod Raine
  • It would only be the means of riveting them on constitutional ground.
  • Extract from : « Pamphlets On The Constitution Of The United States » by Various
  • It somehow succeeded in riveting for a second Philip's attention.
  • Extract from : « The British Barbarians » by Grant Allen
  • The plate is in this case fastened to the drawer or door by nailing or riveting.
  • Extract from : « Copper Work » by Augustus F. Rose
  • In all three of these cases the plate is fastened to the door or drawer by nailing or riveting.
  • Extract from : « Copper Work » by Augustus F. Rose
  • This leaves part of the metal with which to make a pin for riveting.
  • Extract from : « The Library of Work and Play: Working in Metals » by Charles Conrad Sleffel
  • The bottom is now ready to slip into the box and to place for riveting.
  • Extract from : « The Library of Work and Play: Working in Metals » by Charles Conrad Sleffel
  • On the other hand, for riveting the reverse will be the case.
  • Extract from : « Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II » by Joshua Rose
  • The process of riveting, as will be seen by the engraving, is the same.
  • Extract from : « Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. » by Various

Synonyms for riveting

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