weld

• Nom désignant une jonction métallique réalisée par ramollissement sous l'effet de la chaleur puis fusion ou soudage, ou une plante (Reseda luteola) cultivée comme source de teinture jaune.

A noun referring to a metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing or hammering together, or a plant (Reseda luteola) cultivated as a source of yellow dye.

1. Plant used for dyeC1formalbritish

   A European plant (Reseda luteola) cultivated historically as a source of a yellow dye; also known as dyer's rocket or mignonette.

   Réséda des teinturiers

   • Weld was widely used in medieval times to dye wool yellow.
   • The farmer grew weld in his field for the textile industry.
   • Natural dyes like weld are becoming popular again among artisans.

2. Metal jointB2formal

   A joint formed by heating metal parts to a molten state and fusing them together, often with pressure or hammering.

   soudure

   • The weld on the pipeline was inspected for cracks.
   • A strong weld is essential for the structural integrity of the bridge.
   • The mechanic repaired the broken frame with a precise weld.

   Synonymesbondfusionjointseam

• Verbe désignant l'action d'assembler des pièces métalliques ou plastiques en les chauffant et en les faisant fondre ensemble, ou de les unir de manière durable.

A verb used to indicate the act of joining metal or plastic pieces together by heating and fusing them.

1. Join metals by heatingB2formaltechnical

   To fuse two pieces of metal together by applying heat and pressure, often with a filler material.

   Souder (par fusion)

   • The mechanic welded the broken car frame back together.
   • They welded the steel beams to create a strong structure.
   • He learned how to weld in his vocational training class.

   Synonymesbondbrazeforgefusejoinsolder

2. Unite closely or intimatelyC1formal

   To bring separate elements together into a cohesive whole, often used metaphorically.

   Souder (au sens figuré)

   • The shared experience welded the team into a strong unit.
   • Their common goal welded the two communities together.
   • The crisis welded the family into a more supportive group.

   Synonymesamalgamatebondcementcoalescecombinefuseintegratejoinmergeunite

   Antonymesdisconnectdisunitedivideseparatesplit