First Known Use: 1599
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1weld
verb \ˈweld\
: to join pieces of metal together by heating the edges until they begin to melt and then pressing them together
: to join or bring (people or things) close together
Full Definition of WELD
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 (as an article) 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>
— weld·able \ˈwel-də-bəl\ adjective
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Origin of WELD
alteration of obsolete English well to weld, from Middle English wellen to boil, well, weld — more at well
2weld
noun
: a connection made by welding pieces of metal
Full Definition of WELD
1
: a welded joint
2
: union by welding : the state or condition of being welded
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First Known Use of WELD
1831
WELD Defined for Kids
1weld
verb \ˈweld\
weld·edweld·ing
Definition of WELD for Kids
1
: to join two pieces of metal or plastic by heating and allowing the edges to flow together
2
: to be capable of being joined by heating and allowing the edges to flow together <Some metals weld easily.>
3
: to join closely <The author welds two stories into one.>
— weld·er noun
2weld
noun
Definition of WELD for Kids
: a joint made by heating and allowing the edges to flow together
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