Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense, 3rd person singular presenttense welds, present participle welding, past tense, past participle welded
1. verb
To weld one piece of metal to another means to join them by heating the edges and putting them together so that they cool and harden into one piece.
It's possible to weld stainless steel to ordinary steel. [VERB noun + to]
They will also be used on factory floors to weld things together. [VERB noun with together]
Where did you learn to weld? [VERB]
[Also VERB noun]
Synonyms: join, link, bond, bind More Synonyms of weld
weldinguncountable noun
All the welding had been done from inside the car.
...welding equipment.
2. countable noun
A weld is a join where two pieces of metal have been welded together.
Synonyms: joint, bond, seam, juncture More Synonyms of weld
3. verb
If you weld people together, you join them together to form a united organization.
[formal]
She has both the authority and the personality to weld the party together. [VERB noun with together]
The miracle was that Rose had welded them into a team. [VERB noun into noun]
Synonyms: unite, combine, blend, consolidate More Synonyms of weld
weld in British English1
(wɛld)
verb
1. (transitive)
to unite (pieces of metal or plastic) together, as by softening with heat and hammering or by fusion
2.
to bring or admit of being brought into close association or union
noun
3.
a joint formed by welding
Derived forms
weldable (ˈweldable)
adjective
weldability (ˌweldaˈbility)
noun
welder (ˈwelder) or weldor (ˈweldor)
noun
weldless (ˈweldless)
adjective
Word origin
C16: variant probably based on past participle of well2 in obsolete sense to boil, heat
weld in British English2
(wɛld), wold or woald (wəʊld)
noun
1.
a yellow dye obtained from the plant dyer's rocket
2. another name for dyer's rocket
Word origin
C14: from Low German; compare Middle Low German walde, waude, Dutch wouw
Weld in British English
(wɛld)
noun
Sir Frederick Aloysius. 1823–91, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1864–65)
weld in American English1
(wɛld)
verb transitive
1.
to unite (pieces of metal, plastic, etc.) by heating until molten and fused or until soft enough to hammer or press together
2.
to bring into close or intimate union; unite in a single, compact whole
verb intransitive
3.
to be welded or capable of being welded
alloys that weld at different heats
noun
4.
a welding or being welded
5.
the joint formed by welding
Derived forms
weldability (ˌweldaˈbility)
noun
weldable (ˈweldable)
adjective
welder (ˈwelder)
noun
Word origin
altered (with unhistoric -d) < obs. well, to weld < ME wellen, to weld, well1, v.
weld in American English2
(wɛld)
noun
1.
a European mignonette (Reseda luteola) that yields a yellow dye
2.
the dye
Word origin
ME welde, akin to MLowG wolde, MDu wouw
Examples of 'weld' in a sentence
weld
The two welded their parts together with telepathic empathy and timing.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Plus he enjoys welding steel for a hobby.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Sheet steel is pressed into the shapes of the various panels and welded together.
Chapman, C. & Horsley, M. & Small, E. Technology Basic Facts (1990)
It was where politics and theatre welded together.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was welded together with tiny deposits of platinum.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Rescuers used welding torches to cut the track.
The Sun (2008)
Dad works in a welding factory and Mum manages a nursery centre.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They're welded together by their infidelities.
The Sun (2009)
The misshapen, swollen fingers are welded together and his nails look like claws.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Men in T-shirts without goggles welded iron bars together.
Charles Glass The Tribes Triumphant (2006)
A stream of aces and winners flew from his racket like sparks from a welding torch.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
SO outer space smells like fried steak, hot metal and welding a motorbike.
The Sun (2008)
For a moment, the three of them stood welded together, struggling.
Zindell, David The Broken God (1993)
Workers in the Soviet Union making welding equipment.
Sanderson, Stephen K. Macrosociology: An Introduction to Human Societies (1995)
Her striking life-size horse head is made out of hammered and welded stainless steel and is priced at 5,000.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In other languages
weld
British English: weld VERB
To weld one piece of metal to another means to join them by heating the edges and putting them together so that they cool and harden into one piece.
It's possible to weld stainless steel to ordinary steel.
American English: weld
Brazilian Portuguese: soldar
Chinese: 焊接
European Spanish: soldar
French: souder
German: schweißen
Italian: saldare
Japanese: 溶接する
Korean: 용접하다
European Portuguese: soldar
Latin American Spanish: soldar
All related terms of 'weld'
butt weld
a welded butt joint
cold-weld
to join (two metal surfaces) without heat by forcing them together so that the oxide films are broken and adhesion occurs
spot-weld
to join (two pieces of metal , esp in the form of wire or sheet ) by one or more small circular welds by means of heat , usually electrically generated , and pressure
fillet weld
a narrow strip of welded metal of approximately triangular cross-section used to join steel members at right angles
fillet
Fillet is a strip of meat, especially beef, that has no bones in it.
Chinese translation of 'weld'
weld
(wɛld)
vt
焊(銲)接 (hànjiē)
n(c)
焊(銲)接点(點) (hànjiēdiǎn)
to weld sth to sth将(將)某物同某物结(結)合起来(來) (jiāng mǒuwù tóng mǒuwù jiéhé qǐlái)
1 (verb)
Definition
to join (two pieces of metal or plastic) by softening with heat and hammering or by fusion
It's possible to weld stainless steel to ordinary steel.
Synonyms
join
The opened link is used to join the two ends of the chain.
link
the Channel Tunnel linking Britain and France
bond
Strips of wood are bonded together and moulded by machine.
bind
These compounds bind with genetic material in the liver.
connect
There is no evidence to connect him to the robberies.
I wouldn't have connected the two events if you hadn't said that.
cement
Most artificial joints are cemented into place.
fuse
They all fuse into a glassy state.
solder
braze
2 (verb)
Definition
to unite closely
The miracle was that Rose had welded them into a team.
Synonyms
unite
They have agreed to unite their efforts to bring peace.
combine
Different states or groups can combine to enlarge their markets.
blend
Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth cream.
consolidate
The state's four higher education boards are to be consolidated.
unify
He said he would seek to unify the Party and win the next election.
fuse
The chemicals fused to form a new compound.
meld
(noun)
Definition
a joint formed by welding
The weld on the outlet pipe was visibly fractured.
Synonyms
joint
Cut the stem just below a leaf joint.
bond
seam
The seam of her tunic was split from armpit to hem.
juncture
But isn't it sad if we can't show junctures where people have the same experiences.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of bind
Definition
to stick together or cause to stick
These compounds bind with genetic material in the liver.
Synonyms
fuse,
join,
stick,
bond,
cement,
adhere
in the sense of blend
Definition
to mix or mingle (components)
Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth cream.
Synonyms
mix,
join,
combine,
compound,
incorporate,
merge,
put together,
fuse,
unite,
mingle,
alloy,
synthesize,
amalgamate,
interweave,
coalesce,
intermingle,
meld,
intermix,
commingle,
commix
in the sense of bond
Definition
to hold or be held together
Strips of wood are bonded together and moulded by machine.
Synonyms
fix,
hold,
bind,
connect,
glue,
gum,
fuse,
stick,
paste,
fasten
Nearby words of
weld
weird
weirdo
welcome
weld
welfare
well
well advised
Synonyms of 'weld'
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of cement
Definition
to join, bind, or cover with cement
Most artificial joints are cemented into place.
Synonyms
stick,
join,
bond,
attach,
seal,
glue,
plaster,
gum,
weld,
solder
in the sense of combine
Definition
to join together
Different states or groups can combine to enlarge their markets.
Synonyms
unite,
associate,
team up,
unify,
get together,
collaborate,
join forces,
cooperate,
join together,
pool resources
in the sense of connect
Definition
to associate in the mind
There is no evidence to connect him to the robberies.I wouldn't have connected the two events if you hadn't said that.
Synonyms
associate,
unite,
join,
couple,
league,
link,
mix,
relate,
pair,
ally,
identify,
combine,
affiliate,
correlate,
confederate,
lump together,
mention in the same breath,
think of together
in the sense of consolidate
Definition
to combine into a whole
The state's four higher education boards are to be consolidated.
Synonyms
combine,
unite,
join,
marry,
merge,
unify,
amalgamate,
federate,
conjoin
in the sense of fuse
Definition
to unite or become united by melting
They all fuse into a glassy state.
Synonyms
bond,
join,
stick,
melt,
weld,
smelt,
solder
in the sense of fuse
Definition
to join or become combined
The chemicals fused to form a new compound.
Synonyms
join,
unite,
combine,
blend,
integrate,
merge,
put together,
dissolve,
amalgamate,
federate,
coalesce,
intermingle,
meld,
run together,
commingle,
intermix,
agglutinate
in the sense of juncture
But isn't it sad if we can't show junctures where people have the same experiences.
Synonyms
junction,
link,
bond,
edge,
connection,
seam,
weld,
convergence,
intersection
in the sense of link
Definition
to connect with or as if with links
the Channel Tunnel linking Britain and France
Synonyms
connect,
join,
unite,
couple,
tie,
bind,
attach,
fasten,
yoke
in the sense of seam
Definition
a ridge or line made by joining two edges
The seam of her tunic was split from armpit to hem.
Synonyms
joint,
closure,
suture
in the sense of unify
Definition
to make or become one
He said he would seek to unify the Party and win the next election.