In transitive terms the difference between bolt and rivet

is that bolt is to cause to start or spring forth; to dislodge (an animal being hunted) while rivet is to command the attention of.

As nouns the difference between bolt and rivet

is that bolt is a (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw while rivet is a cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.

As verbs the difference between bolt and rivet

is that bolt is to connect or assemble pieces using a bolt while rivet is to attach or fasten parts by using rivets.

As an adverb bolt

is suddenly; straight; unbendingly.

As a proper noun Bolt

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