"Rivet" is a word in ENGLISH
Hence, to fasten firmly; to make firm, strong, or
immovable; as, to rivet friendship or affection.
A metallic pin with a head, used for uniting two plates or
pieces of material together, by passing it through them and then
beating or pressing down the point so that it shall spread out and form
a second head; a pin or bolt headed or clinched at both ends.
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.
To fasten with a rivet, or with rivets; as, to rivet two
pieces of iron.
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Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to send over a dozen of their most trustworthy students. The Captain hesitated, then said, "Would it also be possible to send a dozen or so of the other kind?"
The joining pars of a hinge through which the pin or rivet passes; a knuckle joint.
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