riveting
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riveting
- /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/
verb
- present participle and gerund of rivet
adjective more riveting · most riveting
- Commanding the attention of spectators. a riveting firework display
noun rivetings
- The act of joining with rivets.
- The act of spreading out and clinching the end, as of a rivet, by beating or pressing.
- A set of rivets; rivets collectively. 1852-1866, Charles Tomlinson, Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts and Manufactures Principles working upon materials, as lathes, boring, planing, which should guide the choice of the means of supply, mortising, riveting, and screw-cutting machines.
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Closest in meaning: fascinating, absorbing, engrossing, gripping, interesting, compelling, spellbinding, captivating, glamorous, exciting, amazing, intriguing, seizing, eye-catching, eye-opening, enthralling
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adj commanding the attention
| Español | sugestionador, fascinante |
|---|---|
| Français | fascinant |
| Deutsch | fesselnd, spannend |
| Italiano | avvincente, accattivante |
noun the act of spreading out and clinching the end by beating or pressing
| Español | remachado |
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