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Weld, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Welded; p. pr. & vb. n. Welding.]
1. To press or beat into intimate and permanent union, as two pieces of iron when heated almost to fusion.
Note: ☞ Very few of the metals, besides iron and platinum. are capable of being welded. Horn and tortoise shell possess this useful property.
2. Fig.: To unite closely or intimately.
Two women faster welded in one love. --Tennyson.