Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
weld
verb
/wɛld/
Definition
To join two pieces of metal or other materials together by heating the surfaces to their melting point and allowing them to fuse together as they cool.
Examples
- He learned to weld in vocational school.
- The factory uses robots to weld cars together.
- It takes skill to weld metal effectively.
Meaning
Welding is a process used in manufacturing and construction to create strong and permanent connections between metal components.
Synonyms
- bond
- join
- fuse
- attach