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riveled


Meanings
  • Verb

    To make (something) rough or uneven by striking or rubbing.

    - "He riveled the surface of the clay pot."
    - "The blacksmith riveled the metal to create a textured finish."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with riveled
rivulet , rivet , rival
Variants
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revel , reveled , reveling , revelings , revelled , revelling , revellings , revels , revel in , reveled in , reveling in , revelled in , revelling in , revels in
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to rub' or 'to grate'. From Old French 'riveler' meaning 'to uncover', from 're-' meaning 'back' and 'veler' meaning 'to cover'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'riveled' is less commonly used in modern English compared to synonyms such as 'textured' or 'roughened'.

  2. The process of riveling was once a common technique used in the production of pottery and metalworking.


Related Concepts
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  1. Texturing: The process of making a surface rough or uneven for various purposes such as artistic expression, industrial manufacturing, or functional purposes.


How to Memorize "riveled"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the process of rubbing or striking an object to create a rough texture.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the feeling and sensation of roughness or unevenness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a memory association by linking the word 'riveled' with the word 'rubbed' or 'textured'.


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