A linear system would not be able to discover cracks forming around the rivet holes, because a hole would create one big echo.
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Rivet
/ˈɹɪvət/
Synonyms for "rivet" (73 found)
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8 entriesblind rivetpop rivetrivet gunrivet headrivet jointrivet platesemi-tubular rivetsolid rivet
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over his rivet he had a garment of white cloth of gold with a redde crosse
Source: wiktionary
In 1579 it is mentioned that Almain rivets are now out of use, and in lieu of them a corselett shall be found. The rivets varied in cost; in 1509 they were to be had for 8s., in 1512 they were imported at 16s., and again in 1513 […]
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Terror riveted him to the spot.
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