noun
Uncommon
welding
WEHL-dihng
Welding (noun) means the process of joining materials, usually metal, by melting them together with heat. Example: “He took a night class in welding to improve his job prospects.”
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The process of joining materials, usually metal, by melting them together with heat.
"This type of physical testing by the non-destructive test is performed to check the welding quality in a closed container such as tanks and pressure vessels."
— Ramakant Sharma, Weld Testing Methods: Destructive & Non-Destructive (2021)
"He took a night class in welding to improve his job prospects."
"Welding fumes can be dangerous without proper ventilation."
How to use welding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe craft or process of fusing metal parts together.
Common pairings
welding torch
welding equipment
learn welding
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- Plural
- weldings
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Etymology
By surface analysis, formed from weld and -ing.
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What does “welding” mean?
The word “welding” means the process of joining materials, usually metal, by melting them together with heat. In plain terms, the craft or process of fusing metal parts together.
How do you pronounce “welding”?
“Welding” is pronounced WEHL-dihng (/ˈwɛldɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “welding” in a sentence?
Here is “welding” used in a sentence: “He took a night class in welding to improve his job prospects.”
What part of speech is “welding”?
“Welding” is a noun.
Is “welding” a common word?
“Welding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between welding and soldering?
Welding is the process of joining materials, usually metal, by melting them together with heat, creating a strong, permanent bond. Soldering also joins metals but uses a lower-melting filler metal that bonds the pieces without melting the base materials themselves.
What is the difference between welding and brazing?
Welding melts the base metals themselves together with heat, while brazing joins metals using a filler metal with a lower melting point than the base materials, without melting the base metals. Welding generally produces a stronger joint than brazing.
Is welding considered a skilled trade?
Yes, welding is widely recognized as a skilled trade requiring training and certification, since it involves precise control of heat to safely and effectively join metal materials.
