welding

n. the activity or trade of joining metal parts together using heat.

n. the industrial process of joining materials by fusion, typically involving high heat and often a filler material.

“He wore a special mask to protect his eyes while he was doing the welding.”

“Advanced robotic welding has significantly increased the speed and precision of automotive assembly lines over the last decade.”

v. the action of connecting two things very strongly, either physically or metaphorically.

v. the present participle of 'weld', describing the act of uniting components into a single whole.

“The leader is welding the different groups into one strong team.”

“By welding disparate political factions into a cohesive coalition, the prime minister managed to pass the controversial legislation.”