Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Rivet \Riv"et\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Riveted}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Riveting}.]
   1. To fasten with a rivet, or with rivets; as, to rivet two
      pieces of iron.

   2. To spread out the end or point of, as of a metallic pin,
      rod, or bolt, by beating or pressing, so as to form a sort
      of head.

   3. Hence, to fasten firmly; to make firm, strong, or
      immovable; as, to rivet friendship or affection.

            Rivet and nail me where I stand, ye powers!
                                                  --Congreve.

            Thus his confidence was riveted and confirmed. --Sir
                                                  W. Scott.