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
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
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