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(construction) a relatively small-headed pin with an expandable head.
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pop rivet — A type of tubular rivet which initially has a hard steel pin (like a nail) passing through it; when the pop rivet is fitted with a pop rivet gun, the head of the pin expands the inner end of the tubular rivet, closing it; the head of the pin then … Dictionary of automotive terms
pop rivet — noun a tubular rivet that is inserted into a hole and clinched by the withdrawing of a central rod. verb (pop rivet) (pop rivets, pop riveting, pop riveted) secure or fasten with pop rivets … English new terms dictionary
pop rivet — … Useful english dictionary
rivet — A metal pin used to hold two objects together. One end of the pin has a head and the other end must be set or peened over to create another head See blind rivet pop rivet … Dictionary of automotive terms
Rivet — A rivet is a mechanical fastener. Before it is installed it consists of a smooth cylindrical shaft with a head on one end. The end opposite the head is called the buck tail. On installation the rivet is placed in a pre drilled hole. Then the tail … Wikipedia
Rivet — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Rivet (homonymie). Un rivet est un élément d assemblage permanent. Il se présente sous la forme d une tige cylindrique, généralement métallique, pleine ou creuse qui est munie à l une de ses extrémités d une… … Wikipédia en Français
blind rivet — A pop rivet … Dictionary of automotive terms
nosepiece — An insert for pop rivet pliers that is used to allow various pop rivet diameters to be used … Dictionary of automotive terms
bimble — To hang around in a boat park with your mates pretending to fix your boat. Essential props for bimbling include a pop rivet gun, some gaffa tape and a few tins of beer. Person 1: Have you seen Olly? Person 2: He s down the boat park having a… … Dictionary of american slang
bimble — To hang around in a boat park with your mates pretending to fix your boat. Essential props for bimbling include a pop rivet gun, some gaffa tape and a few tins of beer. Person 1: Have you seen Olly? Person 2: He s down the boat park having a… … Dictionary of american slang
