Definition

1. Noun:
   • A fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials: "Welding" is a process that permanently joins two pieces of material, typically metals or thermoplastics, by causing coalescence. This is usually done by melting the workpieces and adding a filler material to form a strong joint upon cooling.
   • The act or occupation of performing such joins: "Welding" can also refer to the skilled trade or activity of performing this joining process.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The welding of the steel beams was completed by noon. (The process of joining the steel beams was finished by noon.)
  • He has twenty years of experience in welding. (He has twenty years of experience in the trade of joining metals.)
  • Arc welding requires specialized safety equipment. (The process of joining metals using an electric arc requires special protective gear.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be at/undergo welding": to be in the process of being joined.
  • The pipeline section is currently at welding. (The section of the pipeline is currently being joined.)
• Conceptual use referring to a strong union or fusion of non-physical things.
  • The treaty represented a careful welding of different political interests. (The treaty represented a careful fusion of different political aims.)

Variants and Related Words

• Weld (verb): To join materials, especially metals, by welding.
  • The technician will weld the broken bracket.
• Weld (noun): The joint formed by welding.
  • The weld held firm under pressure.
• Welder (noun): A person or machine that performs welding.
  • The welder wore a protective mask.

Synonyms

• Fusing: Joining by melting together.
• Bonding: Joining materials with an adhesive or by other means, though not necessarily with heat.
• Joining: The general act of connecting things.

Related Phrases

• Welding torch: A tool that produces a hot flame for welding.
• Welding rod: A rod of filler metal used in some welding processes.
• Spot welding: A welding process in which contacting metal surfaces are joined by the heat from resistance to electric current at the weld point.

Related Idioms

• "To weld together": To unite people or things very firmly.
  • The crisis welded the community together. (The crisis created a very strong unity within the community.)

Noun

1. fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure