welding

/ˈwɛldɪŋ/
/ˈweldɪŋ/
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Other forms: weldings

Definitions of welding
  1. noun
    fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure
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    types:
    butt welding, butt-welding
    creating a butt joint by welding
    spot welding, spot-welding
    creating an overlapping joint by welding at small points
    flash butt welding, flash welding
    butt welding by creating an electric arc between the two pieces which melts and joins them; used for joining segments of metal pipe
    type of:
    attachment, fastening
    the act of fastening things together
Pronunciation
US
/ˈwɛldɪŋ/
UK
/ˈweldɪŋ/
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