rivetter

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

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant soit un ouvrier ou un artisan qui pose et rivete des rivets, soit une machine ou un outil utilisé pour fixer des rivets.

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.

   🇫🇷Riveteur

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.

   🇫🇷Machine à river

   Synonymes: riveter