Definition of "weld" in English

noun

1. A herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in Europe, and to some extent in America, used to make a yellow dye.

2. The yellow coloring matter or dye extracted from this plant.

verb

1. (transitive) To join two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination.

2. (transitive) To bind together inseparably; to unite closely or intimately.

   • The arrows pierced through the welded ranks of the opposing army.
   • to weld an alliance

noun

1. The joint made by welding.

verb

1. (transitive, obsolete) To 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"