cold-shut

1 of 2

adjective

: closed while too cold to become thoroughly welded

—used of a forging compare cold shut sense 2

cold shut

2 of 2

noun

1

: the freezing of the surface of liquid metal during the pouring of an ingot or casting due to interrupted or improper pouring

also : an imperfection thus caused

2

: the imperfect weld caused in a forging by the inadequate heat of one surface under working or by an oxide film

3

: a split ring or link used to mend or fasten chains

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

cold entry 4

Noun

cold-shut

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