Pronunciation: /wɛld/
noun a joining together of two or more pieces of metal by melting and fusing them together
A1 I saw a weld on the metal gate.
A2 The weld was strong and held the pieces together.
B1 The welder did a great job on joining the pipes.
B2 The quality of the weld is crucial for the structural integrity of the building.
C1 The precision of the welds in this project is impressive.
C2 The welds on the submarine were meticulously inspected before deployment.
verb to join together by heating and melting the edges, usually with the addition of a filler metal
A1 The blacksmith can weld metal together.
A2 She learned how to weld in her welding class.
B1 The mechanic welded the broken part back together.
B2 He was able to weld the pipes with precision and skill.
C1 The welder used a special technique to weld the aluminum pieces.
C2 She is considered a master welder, able to weld intricate designs flawlessly.
formal The skilled welder used a precise technique to weld the metal pieces together.
informal I'm going to weld these two pipes together to fix the leak.
slang I heard he can weld like nobody's business.
figurative The bond between them was so strong, it was as if their souls were welded together.
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