stick welding

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A method of manual electric welding that uses a consumable flux-covered electrode that forms a slag to protect the weld from oxygen degradation.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of stick weld

Word forms

stick welding

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Related words

stick weld stick-welded stick welder
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