Fasteners Vocabulary

noun 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.

verb to fasten or fix firmly; hold fast; make rigid.

adjective having the power to fix the attention; engrossing.

• The engineer used a rivet to secure the metal plates together.
• Hey, can you pass me that rivet over there?
• I need to rivet these pieces before we can move on.
• Her speech was so captivating, it seemed to rivet everyone in the audience.

noun a metal fastener with a helical ridge, used to join objects together by being rotated

verb to attach or fasten with a screw

• The screw must be tightened to secure the metal plates together.
• I can't believe I stripped the screw while trying to assemble the furniture.
• I'm so screwed if I don't finish this project by tomorrow.
• She really screwed up by missing the deadline for the presentation.