Weld
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /wɛld/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Weld is a noun meaning A herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in Europe, and to some extent in America, used to make a yellow dye.
Meaning
A herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in Europe, and to some extent in America, used to make a yellow dye.
More Meanings
- The yellow coloring matter or dye extracted from this plant.
- (transitive) To bind together inseparably; to unite closely or intimately.
- The joint made by welding.
- (transitive, obsolete) To wield.
- (transitive) To join two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination.
Example Sentences
to weld an alliance
The arrows pierced through the welded ranks of the opposing army.
The tensile strength test is designed to test the strength of the welded joint.
Now should men see / Two women faster welded in one love / Than pairs of wedlock.
Word Forms
- welds
- welding
- welded
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ould, born, seamless, lead-free, wald, fillet.
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