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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.