weld

Meanings

• verb

  The act of joining two or more metal parts by melting and fusing them together, typically with the use of a filler material.

  - "The welder joined the two metal pieces together."
  - "The car's body was repaired by welding."

• noun

  A strong joint or connection.

  - "The bridge had strong welds that could withstand heavy traffic."
  - "The engineer inspected the welds before approving the construction."

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Synonyms

dyer's rocket , dyer's weed

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with weld
yield , field , reveal , peal , heal

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Variants

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weld , weldable , welded , welding , welds , wold , wolds , butt weld , butt welds , butt-weld , butt-welded , butt-welding , butt-welds , fillet weld , fillet welds

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Etymology

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Old English wealdan, meaning 'to turn, roll, or shape'. The term was later used specifically for metalworking processes.

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Trivia

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1. Welding was used as early as 3000 BC to create copper tools and weapons.

2. The first electric welding machine was invented in 1881.

3. Welding is a dangerous process, with the sparks and heat posing a risk of fire and burns.

4. There are different types of welding, including arc welding, resistance welding, and laser welding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metallurgy: The science of metals and their production and processing.

2. Blacksmithing: A traditional metalworking process involving the use of a forge to shape and join metal.

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Culture

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Welding has been used for centuries to create strong connections in various industries, from construction to automobile manufacturing. It has also been used as a form of artistic expression, with welders creating sculptures and other works of art.

How to Memorize "weld"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine melting metal and pouring it into a joint to create a strong connection.
   - Visualize the sparks and heat involved in the welding process.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'weld' with the idea of a strong connection or joint.
   - Think of the welding process as a way of 'bonding' two things together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Weld is a strong connection' to help remember the meaning of the word.
   - Think of the word 'weld' as a homonym for 'held' and remember that welding is a way of holding things together.

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