solder
IPA: sˈɑdɝ
noun
- Any of various easily-melted alloys, commonly of tin and lead, that are used to mend, coat, or join metal objects, usually small.
- Figuratively, circumstances or emotions that strongly bond things or persons together in analogy to solder that joins metals.
verb
- to join items together, or to coat them with solder
- (figuratively) to join things as if with solder.
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Examples of "solder" in Sentences
- The technician used a hot iron to solder the wires together
- Make sure the solder has properly melted before connecting the components
- I learned how to solder circuit boards in my electronics class
- The solder joint was weak and needed to be re-done
- The soldier carefully soldered the broken gear back together in the field
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