Fastener in a girder (5)

I believe the answer is:

rivet

(Other definitions for rivet that I've seen before include "Type of fastening" , "Bolt for metal plates" , "Fasten -- engross" , "join securely" , "Metal pin; engross" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.com and the LA Times.

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