Weld
/wɛld/noun
To join two materials together by heating the surfaces to the point of melting and allowing them to fuse.
Did you know?The term "weld" is linked to Old English roots that imply a transformative act, akin to alchemical processes of joining and creation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*waldwōną
“to rule, govern, or control, suggesting mastery over materials.”
Old English
Old English
weldan
“to govern, control, or manage, indicating a sense of power in shaping.”
Middle English
Middle English
welden
“to rule or manage; later implying joining or fusing materials.”
Modern English
English
weld
“to unite or join pieces of metal through heat.”