rivet-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: (Cause to) be an object of attention.

Examples:
The discovery riveted scientists.
Rivet your attention on the spot on the chart.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: rivet.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 3

Sense Number 2: Fasten (as if) with a rivet or rivets.

Commentary:
NOTE: may be metaphorical.

Examples:
Rivet yourself to good morals.
Rivet the tent fabrics together.

Mappings:
VerbNet: tape-22.4
FrameNet: Attaching
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2