Hypertext Webster Gateway: "riveted"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

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.

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.

3. Hence, to fasten firmly; to make firm, strong, or
immovable; as, to rivet friendship or affection.

Rivet and nail me where I stand, ye powers!
--Congreve.

Thus his confidence was riveted and confirmed. --Sir
W. Scott.

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