rivet (rivets 3rd person present) (riveting present participle) (riveted past tense & past participle )
1 verb If you are riveted by something, it fascinates you and holds your interest completely.
As a child I remember being riveted by my grandfather's appearance... be V-ed
2 n-count A rivet is a short metal pin with a flat head which is used to fasten flat pieces of metal together.