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rivet clincher

rivet clincher

9.9
A hand tool that bends and closes the ends of small metal tubes used to join parts
  • noun
  • /ˈrɪvɪt ˈklɪnʧər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : abrazadera de remaches
  • After inserting the tubular rivets, the technician employed a rivet clincher to bend the ends effectively.

Examples

  • The mechanic used a rivet clincher to fasten the metal brackets securely.

  • After positioning the rivet, he grabbed the rivet clincher to complete the repair.

  • With a rivet clincher, assembling the leather straps became much easier and cleaner.

  • He used a rivet clincher to secure the metal plates.

  • The rivet clinchers are essential for assembly.

  • To ensure the structure was sturdy, the welder carefully used the rivet clincher to secure the rivets.

  • Using a rivet clincher made it simpler to complete the project by securing the rivets tightly.

Synonyms

clincher
vsrivet clincher
  • Specialized
1 8.4

A tool used to bend and secure the ends of nails, bolts, or rivets

is limited to tubular rivets and used after insertion with a hand tool

Surface Forms

rivet clincher singular
rivet clinchers plural

Morphology

rivet + clincher

Both constituents—'rivet' (a metal pin) and 'clincher' (a tool that bends and secures fastener ends)—combine in a straightforward compound meaning a tool that clinches rivets. This follows regular noun–noun compounding patterns and a B1 learner who knows both parts would readily infer the MWE's function.

Etymology

Rivet clincher shows what the tool does: it bends the soft end of a rivet so that end 'clinches' and holds two pieces together. That's why rivet clincher means a small hand tool used to bend and secure the ends of hollow rivets.