epicentre vs rivet

epicentre

noun
  • The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive. 

  • The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion. 

  • The geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe. 

  • The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake. 

verb
  • Of an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location). 

rivet

noun
  • Any fixed point or certain basis. 

  • A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end. 

verb
  • To command the attention of. 

  • To attach or fasten parts by using rivets. 

  • To make firm or immovable. 

  • To install rivets. 

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