DEFINITION
WELD:
• (v. t.) To wield.
• (n.) An herb (Reseda luteola) related to mignonette, growing in
Europe, and to some extent in America; dyer's broom; dyer's rocket;
dyer's weed; wild woad. It is used by dyers to give a yellow color.
• (n.) Coloring matter or dye extracted from this plant.
• (v. t.) To press or beat into intimate and permanent union, as two
pieces of iron when heated almost to fusion.
• (v. t.) Fig.: To unite closely or intimately.
• (n.) The state of being welded; the joint made by welding.