weld
This term evokes a sense of permanent, industrial strength. It describes a bond that is far more aggressive and indelible than gluing or soldering, as the materials themselves merge into a single piece of matter. It is most commonly associated with heavy industry, construction, and automotive repair. In a social or psychological context, it describes a bond of extreme loyalty or shared trauma that makes two people inseparable. It suggests a fusion of identities or goals that cannot be undone without destroying the original components.
Countable when referring to a specific joint or the point of connection in a structure. Uncountable when referring to the general process of fusing materials.
Meanings
To join two pieces of metal or plastic by heating the surfaces to the point of melting.
"The technician had to weld the broken frame back together."