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stick welding

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.51 in modern English

Syllables
stick- weld-ing
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A method of manual electric welding that uses a consumable flux-covered electrode that forms a slag to protect the weld from oxygen degradation.

Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of stick weld

Example Sentences

Etymology

From welding using a stick that is consumed to lay the weld.

Usage

Phrases

stick weld stick-welded stick welder

Frequently Paired Words

stick weld stick-welded stick welder TIG welding GTAW GMAW MIG welding MAG welding

Synonyms

SMAW

Questions

What does stick welding mean?
A method of manual electric welding that uses a consumable flux-covered electrode that forms a slag to protect the weld from oxygen degradation.
Where does stick welding come from?
From welding using a stick that is consumed to lay the weld.

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