Riveting Meaning
/ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbpresent participle and gerund of rivet
adjCommanding the attention of spectators.
"a riveting firework display"
nounThe act of joining with rivets.
nounThe act of spreading out and clinching the end, as of a rivet, by beating or pressing.
nounA 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."
Sentence Examples
It's a riveting story.
You surely couldn't imagine this, but believe me: Tatoeba is a very riveting sport.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The mystery novel was so ____ that I could not put it down.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The documentary was so ____ that she watched all three episodes without moving from the sofa.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The mystery novel was so ____ that I could not put it down.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The documentary was so ____ that she watched all three episodes without moving from the sofa.