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weld
This term conveys a sense of permanent, structural unity. It differs from soldering or gluing because the base materials themselves are melted and merged, creating a bond that is often as strong as, or stronger than, the original material. In a figurative sense, the word suggests an unbreakable emotional or social bond. When people are welded together by a shared tragedy or triumph, it implies a fusion of identity and purpose that cannot be easily severed.
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."