DEFINITIONS

explosive rivet

noun

a rivet for driving into an inaccessible area, containing an explosive charge detonated after driving to expand the shank on the far side of the hole.

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Words nearby explosive rivet

explosion shot, explosion welding, explosive, explosive d, explosive forming, explosive rivet, explosive welding, expo, exponent, exponential, exponential curve

Origin of explosive rivet

First recorded in 1945–50
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