Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tack weld

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.05 in modern English

Syllables: tack- weld
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To position and secure pieces of work using small welded joints at isolated points (typically, in preparation for the final weld).

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

noun

A small, isolated weld used to position and secure pieces of work (typically, in preparation for the final weld).

Example Sentences

"Three rolled sheets are clamped together and to a form and are then tack welded into place."
"A large number of very small tack welds should be used on thin metal sections, while a few larger tack welds may be used for thicker metal parts."

Usage

Inflected Forms

tack welds (present, singular) tack welding (participle, present) tack welded (participle, past) tack welded (past) tack-weld (alternative) tack welds (plural)

Phrases

tack up

Frequently Paired Words

tack up

Questions

What does tack weld mean?: To position and secure pieces of work using small welded joints at isolated points (typically, in preparation for the final weld).

How to pronounce tack weld

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “tack weld”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “tack weld”.
Repeat and practice — Say “tack weld” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.