From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
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.
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2. The whole set of rivets, collectively. --Tomlinsin.
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{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.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Rivet \Riv"et\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Riveted}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Riveting}.]
1. To fasten with a rivet, or with rivets; as, to rivet two
pieces of iron.
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2. To spread out the end or point of, as of a metallic pin,
rod, or bolt, by beating or pressing, so as to form a sort
of head.
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3. Hence, to fasten firmly; to make firm, strong, or
immovable; as, to rivet friendship or affection.
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Rivet and nail me where I stand, ye powers!
--Congreve.
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Thus his confidence was riveted and confirmed. --Sir
W. Scott.
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
riveting
adj 1: capable of arousing and holding the attention; "a
fascinating story" [syn: {absorbing}, {engrossing},
{fascinating}, {gripping}, {riveting}]
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