Fuse (pieces of metal) using heat (4)

I believe the answer is:

weld

(Other definitions for weld that I've seen before include "Join by fusion; dye plant" , "Join using fusion" , "Fused metal joint" , "Solder" , "Join (metals)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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