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Word

welder

US/ˈwɛɫdɝ/

UK/wˈɛldɐ/

Definition

n. a person who joins metal pieces together by heating them until they melt and then cool. You usually see them working on cars or heavy machines.

n. a person who joins metal parts by heating them to a molten state and allowing them to fuse. Often refers to a skilled tradesperson in manufacturing or construction.

Examples

“The welder fixed the broken frame of the old car.”

“A professional welder is required to repair the structural beams of the bridge after the storm caused minor damage.”

“The welder used a high-powered torch to join the steel plates, ensuring the joint was strong enough to withstand the extreme pressure of the deep-sea vessel.”

Examples

simple

“The welder fixed the broken frame of the old car.”

contextual

“A professional welder is required to repair the structural beams of the bridge after the storm caused minor damage.”

complex

“The welder used a high-powered torch to join the steel plates, ensuring the joint was strong enough to withstand the extreme pressure of the deep-sea vessel.”

Etymology

From weld + -er.

Of Irish origin.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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