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weld1 definition

weld (weld)

transitive verb

  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

Etymology: altered (with unhistoric -d) < obs. well, to weld < ME wellen, to weld, well, v.

intransitive verb

to be welded or capable of being welded alloys that weld at different heats

noun

  1. a welding or being welded
  2. the joint formed by welding

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weld2 definition

weld (weld)

noun

  1. a European mignonette (Reseda luteola) that yields a yellow dye
  2. the dye

Etymology: ME welde, akin to MLowG wolde, MDu wouw

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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