noun
    
    plural -ets
    
    [count] :a special kind of metal bolt or pin that is used to hold pieces of metal together
    
    verb
    
    -ets; -eted; -eting
    
    [+ obj] to attract and hold all of someone's attention - usually used as (be) riveted
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    to make (someone) unable to move because of fear, shock, etc. - usually used as (be) riveted
    
    
    
    
    
    to fasten (something) with rivets