spot-weld

American

[spot-weld] / ˈspɒtˌwɛld /

verb (used with object)

to weld (two pieces of metal) together in a small area or spot by the application of heat and pressure.

noun

a welded joint made by this process.

spot-weld British

verb

(tr) to join (two pieces of metal, esp in the form of wire or sheet) by one or more small circular welds by means of heat, usually electrically generated, and pressure

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noun

a weld so formed

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Other Word Forms

spot-welder

noun

Etymology

Origin of spot-weld

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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Figure 4.30 A desmosome forms a very strong spot weld between cells.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

A tight junction is a watertight seal between two adjacent cells, while a desmosome acts like a spot weld.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

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