weld
noun · verb
Simple meaning
United States abolitionist.
Pronunciation
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wehldIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈwɛld
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Definition
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noun
United States abolitionist (1803-1895)
European mignonette cultivated as a source of yellow dye; naturalized in North America
A herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in Europe, and to some extent in America, used to make a yellow dye.
The joint made by welding.
The yellow coloring matter or dye extracted from this plant.
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.
“Her gratitude welded her to him.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “Her gratitude welded her to him.”verb
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Inflected forms
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Fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure.
Joins pieces of metal by welding them together.
Compound terms
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Butt welding by creating an electric arc between the two pieces which melts and joins them.
Butt welding by creating an electric arc between the two pieces which melts and joins them.
Each of the welds made by welding at a separate point.
A welder who does spot welding.
Creating an overlapping joint by welding at small points.
A butt joint that is welded.
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A mask that you wear for protection when doing welding.
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