rivet
noun
a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion.
were riveting
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past progressiveof rivet.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The illustrations of the girls and women in dresses were riveting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2021
A fantasia and a pavan and galliard by William Byrd were riveting.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 15, 2017
Every smile for his unbridled discoveries, tears of his confined predicament and fearful looks at the unknown circumstances by the young actor were riveting to watch.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 17, 2016
Byron Boneparth: I think the parts you mention were riveting or at least very interesting.
From Slate ● Apr. 8, 2013
They were riveting; it was hard to keep my eyes forward.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
