[wɛld], (Verb)

Definitions:
- join together (metal parts) by heating the surfaces to the point of melting with a blowpipe, electric arc, or other means, and uniting them by pressing, hammering, etc.
(e.g: steel plates were being welded)

- cause to combine and form a harmonious or effective whole
(e.g: cross-curricular themes would weld the curriculum together)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century (in the sense ‘become united’): alteration (probably influenced by the past participle) of well in the obsolete sense ‘melt or weld heated metal’

[wɛld], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a welded joint


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century (in the sense ‘become united’): alteration (probably influenced by the past participle) of well in the obsolete sense ‘melt or weld heated metal’

[wɛld], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a widely distributed plant related to mignonette, yielding a yellow dye


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: related to Dutch wouw, perhaps also to wold