Definition of Riveting
Riv´et`ing
n.
1.
The
act
of
joining
with
rivets
;
the
act
of
spreading
out
and
clinching
the
end
,
as
of
a
rivet
,
by
beating
or
pressing
.
2.
The
whole
set
of
rivets
,
collectively
.
Butt riveting
riveting
in
which
the
ends
or
edges
of
plates
form
a
butt
joint
,
and
are
fastened
together
by
being
riveted
to
a
narrow
strip
which
covers
the
joint
.
Chain riveting
riveting
in
which
the
rivets
,
in
two
or
more
rows
along
the
seam
,
are
set
one
behind
the
other
.
Crossed riveting
riveting
in
which
the
rivets
in
one
row
are
set
opposite
the
spaces
between
the
rivets
in
the
next
row
.
Double riveting
in
lap
riveting
,
two
rows
of
rivets
along
the
seam
;
in
butt
riveting
,
four
rows
,
two
on
each
side
of
the
joint
.
Lap riveting
riveting
in
which
the
ends
or
edges
of
plates
overlap
and
are
riveted
together
.
Related Words
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,
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,
fascinating
,
gripping
,
interesting
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