rivet
NounTransitive Verb
Meanings
Noun
A short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, which is hammered or pressed at one end to form a head.
"The bridge was held together by thousands of steel rivets."
Transitive Verb
[~ something][~ someone]
To hold someone's attention completely, making them unable to move or look away.
"The audience was riveted by the magician's incredible performance."