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to reweld

to reweld

6.1
Join metal parts again by heating them until they melt
  • verb
  • /riːˈwɛld/
  • Specialized
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  • Rolling, rolling, but Delbaugh couldn't do a damn thing about a structural failure, couldn't get out there and reweld the joints or hold the damn rivets in place.

Examples

  • The two-piece concept eliminates the problem of cutting off and rewelding stub ends, and permits quick, permanent replacement of failed one-piece rings.

    Academic text (2003)
  • If you are going for a monster lift, turn and reweld your tubes a few degrees to compensate.

    Blog text (22)
  • Then we cut out the weld, run a new bead, and reweld the joint while everyone else sits around.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • The mechanic had to reweld the broken pipe to prevent any leaks.

  • After inspecting the frame, they decided to reweld the damaged sections for added strength.

  • To complete the repair, he will reweld the metal pieces together ensuring they hold well.

Synonyms

to fix
vsto reweld
1.0

To repair something so it works again

is narrower, focused on joining metal parts again rather than general repair
to mend
vsto reweld
41 1.2

Fix something that is broken or torn

is done specifically by joining metal parts again to repair them
to reattach
vsto reweld
22 3.7

Fasten something again after it comes loose

is about rejoining metal parts by metal joining rather than simple securing
to recondition
vsto reweld
3 5.4

To fix something so it works well again

is more specific, limited to joining metal parts again rather than full overhaul
to refasten
vsto reweld
1 3.6

To attach something again so it stays in place

is the process of joining metal parts again not only tightening loose pieces
to buttweld
vsto reweld
  • Specialized
8.8

To join two metal pieces by heating their touching ends until they melt together

is a broader rejoining of metal parts not tied to a single method
to reaffix
vsto reweld
7.2

Attach something again after it comes loose or is removed

is about rejoining metal parts rather than just placing pieces back

How Secure

to reweld
  • Specialized
6.1
to fuse
23 4.2
to weld
  • Specialized
29 4.6
to spot-weld
  • Specialized
1 7.0

Surface Forms

reweld infinitive
rewelded past
rewelded past participle
rewelding present participle
rewelds third person singular

Morphology

reweld = weld (transparent) = re + weld

The prefix 're-' straightforwardly adds the meaning 'again' to the verb 'weld'.

Etymology

Reweld comes from the prefix re- meaning 'again' and the word weld meaning 'to join metal with heat'. So to reweld something is to join it again with heat, usually to repair or make it strong.