TIG welding. n. 1. (General Engineering) tungsten-electrode inert gas welding: a method of welding in which the arc is maintained by a tungsten electrode and shielded from the access of air by an inert gas.
The blade of the classic Roman stabbing sword, the gladius, was only some two feet long, though in the twilight years of the empire the gladius gave way to the spatha, the long slashing sword of the barbarians. Read More. in tactics: The legion. ...as a team.
Some monuments record the gladiator's career in some detail, including the number of appearances, victories - sometimes represented by an engraved crown or wreath - defeats, career duration, and age at death. Some include the gladiator's type, in words or direct representation: for example, the memorial of a retiarius at Verona included an engraved trident and sword.