weldable

Variant of weld

weld 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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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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