- a person whose job it is to fasten things by means of rivets, or metal pins:In building the hull of an iron ship, the work previously done by one man is now divided up among platers, riveters, drillers, and so forth.
- a machine or tool designed to fasten things by means of rivets: I attached the rack with a pop riveter so that it can handle more weight than would be possible using the double-sided tape.
