rivets
riv-ets
verb
To completely hold someone's attention or gaze, making them unable to look away.
"Her captivating story riveted the entire room."
verb
To join or secure two pieces of material using a rivet or rivets.
"Workers will rivet the steel plates together."
noun
Small metal pins with a head, used to permanently fasten materials together.
"The old bridge was held together by rivets."