weld

• Substantivo que designa uma junta metálica produzida pelo aquecimento e fusão ou compressão das peças, ou a planta Reseda luteola, cultivada como fonte de corante amarelo.

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.

   Planta para tingimento

   • 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.

   Solda

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbondfusionjointseam

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de unir peças de metal ou plástico por meio de aquecimento e fusão, soldando-as. Também pode significar unir ou consolidar algo de forma firme.

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.

   Soldar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbondbrazeforgefusejoinsolder

2. Unite closely or intimatelyC1formal

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

   Unir intimamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosamalgamatebondcementcoalescecombinefuseintegratejoinmergeunite

   Antônimosdisconnectdisunitedivideseparatesplit