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Definition of welding

welding

/ˈwɛl.dɪŋ/
weld · ing
Plural:weldings
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Adjective:weldable
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welding Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The fabrication process or trade of joining metallic or thermoplastic parts together by applying high heat or pressure until the materials fuse and cool.

Example

"She completed a technical certification in industrial welding before taking a job at the shipyard."

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• Nearby Words

weldable
weldenia
welder
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welfare
well
wellbeing

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'weld', which altered in the late 16th century from Middle English 'wellen' (meaning to boil, bubble up, or heat metal), ultimately from Old English 'wiellan'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Welding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/welding
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