cold-shut

adjective

Definition of cold-shut

: closed while too cold to become thoroughly welded —used of a forging — compare cold shut 2

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Origin and Etymology of cold-shut

⁴cold

cold shut

noun

Definition of cold shut

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