Synonyms for

Welding

Verb / ˈweldɪŋ / Another word for welding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The process of joining two pieces of metal together by heating the surfaces to the point of melting and pressing them together.

Synonyms & similar words

weld Soldering Brazing Fusing Joining Bonding Connecting Uniting Combining Merging Adhering Attaching Clamping Cementing Sealing Coalescing Melting Smelting Forging Cast-welding Spot-welding

Synonyms by register

Formal

joining fusion brazing soldering

Informal

sticking together fusing gluing

Literary

conjoining uniting

Antonyms

separating disjoining dividing detaching disconnecting unfastening

Common collocations

  • arc welding
  • gas welding
  • spot welding
  • welding rod
  • welding machine
  • welding torch
  • welding fumes

Word family

noun welding
verb weld
adjective welded

Usage note

Welding refers specifically to joining metals using heat and pressure. It is often confused with soldering or brazing, which use a filler metal with a lower melting point.

Example sentences

  1. John is learning welding in his trade school.
  2. I watched the welding process as the two pieces of metal were joined together.
  3. The welding was so strong that it would never come apart.
  4. The welder used a welding mask to protect his eyes from the bright light.
  5. The welding job on the car was done so well that the repaired area was stronger than the original.

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