SINCE 1828
cold-shut
adjectiveDefinition of cold-shut
(Entry 1 of 2)
: closed while too cold to become thoroughly welded
—used of a forging
— compare cold shut sense 2
cold shut
nounDefinition of cold shut (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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