welding

== English == === Etymology === By surface analysis, weld +‎ -ing. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈwɛldɪŋ/ Rhymes: -ɛldɪŋ === Noun === welding (plural weldings) The action or process of welding: The joining two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination. Hyponyms: arc welding, GMAW, MIG welding, MAG welding, GTAW, TIG welding, SMAW, stick welding, spot welding, shot welding, friction welding, stir welding, friction stir welding, forge welding, fire welding, cold welding, inertia welding Binding together inseparably; uniting closely or intimately. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== === Verb === welding present participle and gerund of weld ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === lewding