5 letter words starting with WEL

Welly

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A rubber boot worn in wet weather. (US Pronunciation: /ˈwɛli/, UK Pronunciation: /ˈwɛli/)

Origin and Usage: The word "welly" is a shortened form of "Wellington boot," which was named after Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington. The Duke of Wellington was a famous military leader who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The Wellington boot was originally designed as a comfortable and durable boot for soldiers to wear in wet and muddy conditions. Today, the term "welly" is commonly used in the UK to refer to any type of rubber boot worn in wet weather.

Synonyms: Rain boot, rubber boot, gumboot, galoshes.

Related Words: Boots, shoes, heels, pumps, flats.

Example Sentences:

• He put on his welly boots and went outside to feed the chickens.
• The children splashed in the puddles wearing their bright yellow wellies.
• She always keeps a pair of wellies in the trunk of her car in case of rainy weather.

Heres the information you requested: Welds 1. Parts of Speech:

Welds is a verb.

2. Definitions:

To join two pieces of metal or plastic together by heating the surfaces until they melt and pressing them together is to weld.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /wɛldz/

UK: /wɛldz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "welds" originated from the Old English word "weldan" which means "to wield or control." Welding is an important process in manufacturing, construction, and repair of metal structures, and is used to join materials together permanently.

5. Synonyms:

Join, fuse, bond, connect, attach.

6. Related Words:

Forge, metal, joint, plate, steel.

7. Example Sentences:

• He welds the metal pieces together to create a sturdy frame.
• The mechanic welds the broken parts of the car engine.
• She learned how to weld in her welding class.