English · Word Candidate

welding

/ˈwɛldɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: weldings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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.

Noun

Examples

[…] and at Dinsdale work will commence in 1957 on a depot to deal with rail welding and track pre-assembly. The plant envisaged will weld new flat-bottom rails into 180-ft. lengths for laying in selected lines.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The action or process of welding: — Binding together inseparably; uniting closely or intimately.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “welding” mean?

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.

Is “welding” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.