welded; welding; welds
: to become or be capable of being welded
1
a
: to unite (metallic parts) by heating and allowing the metals to flow together or by hammering or compressing with or without previous heating
b
: to unite (plastics) in a similar manner by heating
c
: to repair (something) by this method
d
: to produce or create as if by such a process
2
: to unite or reunite closely or intimately
architecture that welds the past and the present
Examples of weld in a Sentence
Verb
She learned how to weld.
We welded the beams together.
They were welded together in friendship.
His style of painting welds impressionism with surrealism.
Recent Examples on the Web
Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2024
The love of music welded our unique friendship early on despite our age difference.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024
Prior to femtosecond lasers, research groups attempted to weld solar panel glass with nanosecond lasers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024
But what people overlook is that the Calatrava was the first round wristwatch with lugs cut from a single piece of metal (lugs had previously been welded onto round cases).
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
Sparks fly and pop as Young welds together an 82-inch-by-51-inch metal sheet that will become part of a radiator guard to cover heating vents for schools warmed by steam heat.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
The Next Gen cars have carbon fiber bodies that are more durable but cannot be repaired when damaged, unlike the metal bodies of the older cars, which could be welded and repurposed.
—Ken Belson, New York Times, 1 May 2024
Workers scramble to weld burst pipes and put plywood over windows.
—Maria Varenikova Nicole Tung, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
They’re also coated in a protective layer to prevent rust, are fully welded, and do not require assembly.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024
The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating, and increasing the risk of a fire, NHTSA said.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024
Depending on the type of building, retrofit fixes include adding such supporting elements as steel frames or beams, installing new concrete walls or repairing vulnerable welds.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
For starters, the body shell is treated to almost 400 new spot welds and more than 9 feet (3 m) of extra structural adhesives in order to strengthen it.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2023
To remedy the issue, dealers will drill through the spot welds and secure the bracket with rivets, free of charge.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating a door weld problem that could affect more than 345,000 2020 and 2021 Ford Escape and Escape Hybrid SUVs.
—Alessandra Kaestner, Car and Driver, 14 July 2023
Dealers will inspect the right and left side of vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2022
According to the safety agency's investigation document, the problem is believed to be faulty spot welds in the check arm attachment points on the doors.
—Alessandra Kaestner, Car and Driver, 14 July 2023
Verb
The 20-foot-tall tower is constructed of steel, built in 1980 by welding students from the Mecosta-Osceola Career Center in Big Rapids.
—Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 13 May 2024
The love of music welded our unique friendship early on despite our age difference.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024
Prior to femtosecond lasers, research groups attempted to weld solar panel glass with nanosecond lasers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024
But what people overlook is that the Calatrava was the first round wristwatch with lugs cut from a single piece of metal (lugs had previously been welded onto round cases).
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
Sparks fly and pop as Young welds together an 82-inch-by-51-inch metal sheet that will become part of a radiator guard to cover heating vents for schools warmed by steam heat.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
The Next Gen cars have carbon fiber bodies that are more durable but cannot be repaired when damaged, unlike the metal bodies of the older cars, which could be welded and repurposed.
—Ken Belson, New York Times, 1 May 2024
Workers scramble to weld burst pipes and put plywood over windows.
—Maria Varenikova Nicole Tung, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
They’re also coated in a protective layer to prevent rust, are fully welded, and do not require assembly.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
Noun
This plasma allows the glass to absorb most of the photons from the laser and locally melt the two glass sheets to form a weld.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024
The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating, and increasing the risk of a fire, NHTSA said.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024
Depending on the type of building, retrofit fixes include adding such supporting elements as steel frames or beams, installing new concrete walls or repairing vulnerable welds.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
For starters, the body shell is treated to almost 400 new spot welds and more than 9 feet (3 m) of extra structural adhesives in order to strengthen it.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2023
To remedy the issue, dealers will drill through the spot welds and secure the bracket with rivets, free of charge.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating a door weld problem that could affect more than 345,000 2020 and 2021 Ford Escape and Escape Hybrid SUVs.
—Alessandra Kaestner, Car and Driver, 14 July 2023
Dealers will inspect the right and left side of vehicle's motor rail for an incomplete weld.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2022
According to the safety agency's investigation document, the problem is believed to be faulty spot welds in the check arm attachment points on the doors.
—Alessandra Kaestner, Car and Driver, 14 July 2023
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weld
1 of 2 verb1
: to join pieces of metal or plastic by heating and allowing the edges to flow together or by hammering or pressing together
2
: to join as if by welding
welded together in friendship
3
: to become or be capable of being welded
certain metals weld easily
welder
noun
weld
2 of 2 noun1
: a welded joint
2
: union by welding
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