buttweld

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Verb buttweld has 1 sense

butt-weld, buttweld - join by a buttweld
--₁ is one way to weld

Derived forms: noun butt-weld₁, noun butt weld₁, noun butt welding₁, noun butt-welding₁
Sample sentence:
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Term: buttweld

Definition:

Noun: A type of weld used to join two pieces of metal along their edges.

Verb: To join two pieces of metal by making a buttweld.

Sense 1:

Noun: A process of welding where two metal pieces are joined by heating the edges and then hammering them together.

Example Sentence: The skilled welder created a strong buttweld that held the metal pieces securely in place.

Sense 2:

Verb: To create a buttweld by using specialized equipment.

Example Sentence: The welder buttwelded the two pipes together to ensure a leak-free connection.

Sense 3:

Noun: A type of joint created by buttwelding, commonly used in plumbing and construction industries.

Example Sentence: The plumber used a buttweld joint to connect the pipes, ensuring a smooth flow of water.