tack-weld

1 of 2

transitive verb

: to fasten (two pieces of metal) together by welding them at various isolated points

tack weld

2 of 2

noun

1

: a joint or fastening secured by tack welding

2

: one of the small welded points in a joint that has been tack-welded

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

back-formation from tack welding

Noun

tack-weld

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