weld

1 of 2

verb

welded; welding; welds

intransitive verb

: to become or be capable of being welded

transitive verb

1
a
: to unite (metallic parts) by heating and allowing the metals to flow together or by hammering or compressing with or without previous heating
b
: to unite (plastics) in a similar manner by heating
c
: to repair (something) by this method
d
: to produce or create as if by such a process
2
: to unite or reunite closely or intimately
architecture that welds the past and the present
weldable adjective

weld

2 of 2

noun

1
: a welded joint
2
: union by welding : the state or condition of being welded

Examples of weld in a Sentence

Verb She learned how to weld. We welded the beams together. They were welded together in friendship. His style of painting welds impressionism with surrealism.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
This lined rain jacket features welded seams, so there’s no chance of moisture seeping into the coat. Maya Polton, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024 Using scrap metal and mostly hand tools, each worker is responsible for a different part of the production including cutting metal parts, shaping them, sanding them and welding them. Orlando Matos, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2024 The initial investigation suggests the fire started when someone was welding a refrigerate line in the warehouse behind the appliance shop at 8320 Camp Bowie West Blvd. James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2024 The owners were there to celebrate the milestone and had a traditional good luck coin welded onto their yacht. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2023 Changing fortunes — and the narrative — will demand more than a spot weld here and there. Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Oct. 2023 It's made of 168 pieces of stainless steel plates and has been welded in such a way that there are no visible seams. Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024 At South Worx, the T3 and T4 cars start as full tube-frame chassis welded in house and then assembled according to the specs of each class. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023 The issue affects 2022 and 2023 models of the truck in the United States and stems from welding debris left on the ends of the rear axle assembly, which could cause nuts to loosen and fall off over time, the company said in an announcement on Feb. 27. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2024
Noun
For starters, the body shell is treated to almost 400 new spot welds and more than 9 feet (3 m) of extra structural adhesives in order to strengthen it. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2023 To remedy the issue, dealers will drill through the spot welds and secure the bracket with rivets, free of charge. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating a door weld problem that could affect more than 345,000 2020 and 2021 Ford Escape and Escape Hybrid SUVs. Alessandra Kaestner, Car and Driver, 14 July 2023 Dealers will inspect the right and left side of vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2022 According to the safety agency's investigation document, the problem is believed to be faulty spot welds in the check arm attachment points on the doors. Alessandra Kaestner, Car and Driver, 14 July 2023 The new chassis uses more structural adhesive and additional weld points to increase crash safety and ride quality. Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 13 Mar. 2023 Video shared with Fox News Digital shows the area around the crack shaking, exposing an air gap that could be seen where the weld should have been. Adam Sabes, Fox News, 10 Aug. 2023 Customers have filed 118 complaints about Ford Escape doors, sharing that the spot welds on the door assembly bracket can malfunction. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 11 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

alteration of obsolete English well to weld, from Middle English wellen to boil, well, weld — more at well

First Known Use

Verb

1599, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

1831, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of weld was in 1599

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Cite this Entry

“Weld.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weld. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

weld

1 of 2 verb
1
: to join pieces of metal or plastic by heating and allowing the edges to flow together or by hammering or pressing together
2
: to join as if by welding
welded together in friendship
3
: to become or be capable of being welded
certain metals weld easily
welder noun

weld

2 of 2 noun
1
: a welded joint
2
: union by welding

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