solder
any of various alloys fused and applied to the joint between metal objects to unite them without heating the objects to the melting point.
anything that joins or unites: the solder of their common cause.
to join (metal objects) with solder.
to join closely and intimately: two fates inseparably soldered by misfortune.
to mend; repair; patch up.
to unite things with solder.
to become soldered or united; grow together.
Origin of solder
1Other words from solder
- sol·der·a·ble, adjective
- sol·der·er, noun
- sol·der·less, adjective
- de·sol·der, verb (used with object)
- re·sol·der, verb
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How to use solder in a sentence
Also there were hammers and anvils and soldering irons and a charcoal furnace and many other tools such as a tinsmith works with.
The Tin Woodman of Oz | L. Frank BaumSilver thimbles are easily worn through at the end, and they can be quickly repaired by soldering from the inside.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 | VariousThe soldering iron is, or should be, conquered by this time.
Elements of Plumbing | Samuel DibbleOlder yet were the bronze gods, made before the art of soldering was invented, and formed of beaten plates joined by small nails.
Myth, Ritual, and Religion, Vol. 1 | Andrew LangWhen soldering such small pieces the charcoal block is indispensable, for depressions are easily made in it where necessary.
Copper Work | Augustus F. Rose
British Dictionary definitions for solder
/ (ˈsɒldə, US ˈsɒdər) /
an alloy for joining two metal surfaces by melting the alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces. Soft solders are alloys of lead and tin; brazing solders are alloys of copper and zinc
something that joins things together firmly; a bond
to join or mend or be joined or mended with or as if with solder
Origin of solder
1Derived forms of solder
- solderable, adjective
- solderer, noun
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