weld

//wɛld//
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Visual representation of weld

Verb

weldInfinitive
weldPresent tense
weldedPast tense
weldedPast participle
weldingPresent participle
weldsThird-person singular
1

To join two pieces of metal or plastic together by heating them until they melt and fuse.

The mechanic welded the broken metal parts together.

2

To unite or bring together into a strong, cohesive whole.

The shared experience welded the team into a unified group.

Noun

1

A joint made by welding two pieces of metal or plastic together.

The inspector checked every weld on the steel frame for cracks.