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girthweld

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɡɜːθˌwɛld/
  • General-American: /ˈɡɜɹθˌwɛld/
  • rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)θwɛld

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noun

Meaning 1

A circumferential weld that joins two cylindrical sections, such as pipes or pressure vessels, by welding around their perimeter. Girth welds are commonly used in pipeline construction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, construction, engineering, manufacturing, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

From girth + weld.