What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nut by net's opposite rivet (7)" mean?

The definition is "rivet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EN (synonym="nut") + GROSS (synonym="net’s opposite") = ENGROSS; definition: "rivet" The answer is ENGROSS.

Nut by net's opposite rivet (7)

Times Cryptic #28865 | 23 Across | 2024-03-15 flower

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