welding

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure
  2. verb join together by heating
  3. verb unite closely or intimately

Etymology

By surface analysis, weld + -ing.

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