lap-weld

1 of 2

transitive verb

: to join by welding along overlapping edges or seams

lap weld

2 of 2

noun

: a joint made by lap-welding

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

lap entry 3 + weld, verb

Noun

from lap-weld

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