1. joints made by welding metal pieces together

1. joins pieces of metal together by heating and melting them
2. unites or combines things into a single whole

Examples

• The worker welds the steel beams together.
• She welds aluminum parts for aircraft construction.
• The blacksmith welds iron pieces to create decorative gates.
• Strong welds are essential for the bridge’s safety.
• The mechanic inspects all the welds on the car frame.
• Time welds strangers into close friends.
• The welds on this sculpture are nearly invisible.