I. ˈweld verb
Etymology: alteration of obsolete English well to weld, from Middle English wellen to boil, well, weld — more at well
Date: 1599
intransitive verb
: to become or be capable of being welded
transitive verb
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 (as an article) by this method
d. : to produce or create as if by such a process
2. : to unite or reunite closely or intimately
architecture that weld s the past and the present
• weld·able ˈwel-də-bəl adjective
II. noun
Date: 1831
1. : a welded joint
2. : union by welding : the state or condition of being welded