Weld

usgb/weld/
verb

To join pieces of metal together by heating the edges until they start to melt and then pressing them together.

He learned how to cut and weld steel.
Visual representation of "weld" - To join pieces of metal together by heating the edges until they start to melt and then pressing them together.

Often appears as...

  • weld metal
  • weld steel

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Technical

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Industrial Skill

Welding as a verb refers to a skilled trade used in construction and manufacturing.

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Qualified workers weld beams when constructing a skyscraper.
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Heat Required

Weld always involves melting materials, often metals, to join them.

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The artist used a torch to weld the sculpture's metal pieces.
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Strong Connection

Welding creates very strong joins, signaling permanence and durability.

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The bridge's durability comes from the strong welds between its sections.
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