English dictionary
weld
/w/E/ld/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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European mignonette cultivated as a source of yellow dye; naturalized in North America
Source: WordNet 3.0
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United States abolitionist (1803-1895)
Synonyms theodore dwight weldSource: WordNet 3.0
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a metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing or hammering together
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An herb (<i>Reseda luteola</i>) 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.
Source: webster1913
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The state of being welded; the joint made by welding.
Source: webster1913
verb
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join together by heating
ExamplesWeld metal.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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unite closely or intimately
ExamplesHer gratitude welded her to him.
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To wield.
Source: webster1913
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To press or beat into intimate and permanent union, as two pieces of iron when heated almost to fusion.
Source: webster1913