weld
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- //wɛld//
A herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in Europe, and to some extent in America, used to make a yellow dye.
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A herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in Europe, and to some extent in America, used to make a yellow dye.
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The yellow coloring matter or dye extracted from this plant.
Etimologia
From Middle English welde, wolde, from Old English *weald, weard, variant form of wād, Proto-West Germanic *waiʀd, from Proto-Germanic *waizdaz. Alternatively reborrowed from or contaminated by Anglo-Norman wold, wolde (compare Old French guaide). Doublet of woad. Dutch wouw is derived from the same basic form with -l-.
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To join two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination.
[…] and at Dinsdale work will commence in 1957 on a depot to deal with rail welding and track pre-assembly. The plant envisaged will weld new flat-bottom rails into 180-ft. lengths for laying in selected lines.
The tensile strength test is designed to test the strength of the welded joint.
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To make something by welding.
I've welded a metal sculpture.
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To bind together inseparably; to unite closely or intimately.
The arrows pierced through the welded ranks of the opposing army.
to weld an alliance
Now should men see / Two women faster welded in one love / Than pairs of wedlock.
The organisational and administrative tasks involved in welding the railways into a single entity have also received much publicity.
Etimologia
Alteration of well (“boil, rise”), probably influenced by the past participle, welled. Compare cognate Danish vælde, Swedish välla (“boil, rise → to forge weld”).
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The joint made by welding.
Excessive spot weld time may cause the electrode tips to mushroom, resulting in no focus of current and a weak weld.
The aim of these tests is the examination of the weld without imparting any damage. These may include x-rays, hydrostatic tests, etc, and are also termed NDE or nondestructive examination and NDI or nondestructive inspection. […] To judge the soundness of the fillet welds another break test method is employed which is called as Fillet Weld Break Test.
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obsoletoTo wield.
[Arthur says to a wicked giant] "he that alle the world weldeth gyue the ſorte lyf & ſameful dethe" ("He who wields all the world gives thee short life and shameful death")
[Arthur says to conquering knights] "ye be worthy to welde all your honour and worship"
Turne thee to those that weld the awfull crowne
Etimologia
From Old English weald (sense 2).
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weld · A herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in Europe, and to some extent in America, used to make a yellow dye.
Weld · A surname from Old English possibly deriving from the Old…welfare · Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any…well · Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.