Weld /(wĕld)/

Weld

v. t.
  1. To wield. [Obs.]

Weld

n.
  1. 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. (Bot.)
  2. Coloring matter or dye extracted from this plant.

Weld

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Welded; p. pr. & vb. n. Welding

  1. To press or beat into intimate and permanent union, as two pieces of iron when heated almost to fusion.
  2. Fig.: To unite closely or intimately.
    Two women faster welded in one love.

Weld

n.
  1. The state of being welded; the joint made by welding.

Phrases & Compounds

Butt weld
See under Butt.
Scarf weld
a joint made by overlapping, and welding together, the scarfed ends of two pieces.