Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Having two rows of rivets in each joint.
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Examples
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The long seams of this pipe are double-riveted, and the round seams single riveted; at the lower end, iron of No. 6 gauge is used.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 455, September 20, 1884 Various
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In vain he assured them that there was no fear of trouble, that in any event the company would protect them; in vain he showed them the big canal and beautiful system of ditches, and pointed with much enthusiasm to the armour-belted, double-riveted clause in the sale contracts, guaranteeing to the lucky buyer the delivery of so many miner's inches or cubic feet of water every day in the year.
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She was a Dyckman now, double-riveted to the name with a civil license and a religious certificate.
We Can't Have Everything Rupert Hughes 1914
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I still have my crazy ideas of honor and justice and square-dealing, and my double-riveted faith in my ability to triumph over all adversity.
'Firebrand' Trevison Charles Alden Seltzer 1908
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Contract for the Seed Oats got around to the Bank, it proved to be an iron-clad and double-riveted Promissory Note.
More Fables George Ade 1905
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The bonds of fraternity between them were double-riveted and copper-fastened.
Hawthorne and His Circle Julian Hawthorne 1890
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Hollow, stainless handles on pans - double-riveted for long use
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