<p><strong>noun</strong></p><ul><li>a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion.</li></ul><p><strong>verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to fasten with a rivet or rivets.</li><li>to hammer or spread out the end of (a pin, bolt, etc.) in order to form a head and secure something; clinch.</li><li>to fasten or fix firmly.</li><li>to hold (the eye, attention, etc.) firmly.</li></ul>