rivetter

A noun referring to either a worker who inserts and hammers rivets, or a machine designed for driving rivets.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das entweder eine Person bezeichnet, die Nieten einsetzt und vernietet, oder eine Maschine, die zum Setzen von Nieten dient.

1. Worker who installs rivets C1 formal

   A person whose job is to insert and hammer rivets to join metal parts together.

   • The rivetter worked on the ship's hull for hours.
   • Experienced rivetters are essential in bridge construction.
   • He trained as a rivetter in the aircraft factory.

   🇩🇪Nietarbeiter

2. Machine for driving rivets C1 formal

   A mechanical tool or device used to drive and set rivets into place.

   • The pneumatic rivetter sped up the assembly line.
   • They used a hydraulic rivetter to secure the steel beams.
   • The old rivetter was replaced with a modern electric model.

   🇩🇪Nietmaschine

   Synonyme: riveter