riveted

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

1.To fasten with a rivet, or with rivets; as, to rivet two pieces of iron. [1913 Webster]

2.To spread out the end or point of, as of a metallic pin, rod, or bolt, by beating or pressing, so as to form a sort of head. [1913 Webster]

3.Hence, to fasten firmly; to make firm, strong, or immovable; as, to rivet friendship or affection. [1913 Webster]

Rivet and nail me where I stand, ye powers!— Congreve.[1913 Webster]

Thus his confidence was riveted and confirmed.— Sir W. Scott.[1913 Webster]