pointer vs rivet

pointer

noun
  • Anything that points or is used for pointing. 

  • A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored. 

  • A teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow. 

  • A needle-like component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device. 

  • A breed of hunting dog, trained to point out game. 

  • A tip, a bit of advice. 

  • An icon that indicates the position of the pointing device, such as a mouse. 

  • Something worth a given number of points. 

  • Something that gives a point (sharp end) to something. 

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. 

How often have the words pointer and rivet occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )