weld Meaning & Definition
What Does Weld Mean?
Weld is used as a noun meaning A herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in Europe, and to some extent in America, used to make a yellow dye. It can also mean The yellow coloring matter or dye extracted from this plant. As a verb, it means To join two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination. As a verb, it means To wield.
Weld at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //wɛld// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | reseda luteola and dyer's rocket |
| Plural | welds |
| Verb forms | welds, welding, welded |
Weld Definition (Noun)
- A herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in Europe, and to some extent in America, used to make a yellow dye.
- The yellow coloring matter or dye extracted from this plant.
Weld as a Verb
- To join two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination.
- To make something by welding.
I've welded a metal sculpture.
- To bind together inseparably; to unite closely or intimately.
The arrows pierced through the welded ranks of the opposing army.
Noun
- The joint made by welding.
Verb
- To wield.
Synonyms of Weld
Weld synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Weld
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Weld in a Sentence
I've welded a metal sculpture.
The arrows pierced through the welded ranks of the opposing army.
to weld an alliance
Word Forms & Grammar
weld
weld (third-person singular simple present welds, present participle welding, simple past and past participle welded)
weld (plural welds)
Words That Rhyme With Weld
Origin of Weld
Origin 1: 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.[1] Dutch wouw is derived from the same basic form with -l-.
Origin 2: Alteration of well (“boil, rise”), probably influenced by the past participle, welled.
Origin 3: Compare cognate Danish vælde, Swedish välla (“boil, rise → to forge weld”).
Origin 4: From Old English weald (sense 2).
How Do You Say Weld?
You say weld as //wɛld//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Weld
Is weld a noun or a verb?
Weld is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for weld?
You can replace weld with words such as reseda luteola and dyer's rocket. See the full list of weld synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of weld?
The plural of weld is welds.
What is the past tense of weld?
The past tense of weld is welded. The present participle is welding.