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weld

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Explanation of the Word "Weld"

Part of Speech: Verb (also used as a noun)

Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "weld" when talking about metalwork, construction, or any situation where metal is joined together.
  • In sentences, it can be used with subjects that perform the action (like a person or a machine) and objects that are being welded.
Examples:
  1. Verb Example: "The welder will weld the two pieces of steel to make a strong frame."
  2. Noun Example: "The weld on the bridge was inspected to ensure it was strong enough to hold the weight."
Advanced Usage:
  • In a figurative sense, "weld" can also be used to describe forming strong connections between people or ideas. For example, "The shared experience helped to weld the team together."
Word Variants:
  • Welding (noun): The process of joining metals together by welding.
    • Example: "Welding requires special skills and training."
  • Welder (noun): A person who welds.
    • Example: "The welder finished the job ahead of schedule."
Different Meanings:
  • Apart from its technical meaning in metalwork, "weld" can also refer to forming strong bonds or connections in a more abstract sense, such as relationships or communities.
Synonyms:
  • Join
  • Fuse
  • Bond
  • Unite
  • Connect
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "weld" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs commonly associated with it, you might encounter related phrases like "weld together," which emphasizes creating a strong connection.

Summary:

To "weld" means to join metals together using heat, and it can also refer to forming strong connections between people or ideas. Use it in contexts related to construction or when discussing relationships.

Noun
  1. a metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing or hammering together
  2. United States abolitionist (1803-1895)
  3. European mignonette cultivated as a source of yellow dye; naturalized in North America
Verb
  1. unite closely or intimately
    • Her gratitude welded her to him
  2. join together by heating
    • weld metal

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