weld
IPA: wˈɛɫd
Root Word: Weld
noun
- A surname from Old English possibly deriving from the Old English word for woodland. The family is mainly located in the Southern regions of England.
- A herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in Europe, and to some extent in America, used to make a yellow dye.
- The yellow coloring matter or dye extracted from this plant.
- The joint made by welding.
verb
- (transitive) To join two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination.
- (transitive) To bind together inseparably; to unite closely or intimately.
- (transitive, obsolete) To wield.
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Examples of "weld" in Sentences
- The weld on the metal gate broke, causing it to swing open with a loud creak
- The skilled welder meticulously fused together the two pieces of steel to create a sturdy support beam
- After carefully inspecting the welds, the construction supervisor gave the green light to move forward with the project
- The acrid smell of burning metal filled the air as the welder worked tirelessly to mend the broken railing
- The artist used a delicate touch to weld together the intricate pieces of the sculpture, creating a masterpiece
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