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spot-weld

spot-weld


transitive verb  (past and past participle spot-weld·ed, present participle spot-weld·ing, 3rd person present singular spot-welds)
Definition:
 
weld metal in spots: to join overlapping pieces of metal by making a series of small welds dotted about, instead of making a large continuous weld. Spot-welding is used when the bond is subject to light temporary stresses, but not to structural loads.



noun  (plural spot-welds)
Definition:
 
joint made by spot-welding: a joint between overlapping metal parts, formed by making a series of small welds


spot-weld·er noun
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