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RIVETER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Synonyms:
riveter; riveting machine; rivetter
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("riveter" is a kind of...):
machine (any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks)
Derivation:
rivet (fasten with a rivet or rivets)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A worker who inserts and hammers rivets
Synonyms:
riveter; rivetter
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("riveter" is a kind of...):
skilled worker; skilled workman; trained worker (a worker who has acquired special skills)
Derivation:
rivet (fasten with a rivet or rivets)