rivet

Universal Words noun, verb noun a metal pin that is used to fasten two pieces of leather, metal, etc. together verb [VN] [usuallypassive] 1 to hold sb's interest or attention so completely that they cannot look away or think of anything else: I was absolutely riveted by her story. * My eyes were riveted on the figure lying in the road. * Public attention was riveted on this topic on both sides on the Atlantic. 2 to fasten sth with rivets: The steel plates were riveted together. IDIOMS be riveted to the spot / ground to be so shocked or frightened that you cannot move