Where does “rivet” come from?
Rivet comes from Old French rivet, derived from Old French river, which comes from Old French rive meaning bank, ultimately from Latin ripa and Proto-Indo-European roots meaning to scratch or tear.
rivet (English): A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches...
Definitions
- A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches...
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