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weld - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'weld' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Weld [ n.]
- An herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in Europe, and to some extent in America; dyer's broom; dyer's rocket; dyer's weed; wild woad. It is used by dyers to give a yellow color.
- Coloring matter or dye extracted from this plant.
- The state of being welded; the joint made by welding.
2 . Weld [ v. t.]
- To wield.
- To press or beat into intimate and permanent union, as two pieces of iron when heated almost to fusion.
- Fig.: To unite closely or intimately.

Meaning of 'weld' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . weld [ v]
Meaning (1):
- unite closely or intimately
Example in sentence:
  • Her gratitude welded her to him
Meaning (2):
- join together by heating
Example in sentence:
  • weld metal