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A person who joins metal by welding, the machine used for that work, and rarely a figurative force that brings separate things together.
Examples
The senior welder taught her how to read the bead.
The welder checked the joint before striking the arc.
The shipyard hired two new welders this week.
The portable welder runs from a generator.
The book is a welder of science and memory.
Similar words
integrator
fabricator
bridge-builder
metalworker
welding machine
weldor
spot welder
steelworker
TIG welder
uniter
Meanings
Examples
The portable welder runs from a generator.
Set the welder to the right current for thin steel.
The new welder has a digital display.
Unplug the welder before changing the wire spool.
A small welder is enough for this repair.
The shop bought a spot welder for sheet metal.
The welder overheated after hours of use.
Similar words
welding machine
arc welder
MIG welder
TIG welder
spot welder
welding equipment
Examples
The editor was a welder of old stories and new evidence.
He became a welder of rival neighborhoods.
Her speech made her a welder of the coalition.
The book is a welder of science and memory.
The coach acted as a welder after the argument.
That rare figurative use casts the writer as a welder of ideas.
She was not a negotiator so much as a welder of trust.
Similar words
uniter
connector
integrator
harmonizer
bridge-builder
Etymology
From the verb weld plus -er. The worker sense is recorded from the early 1800s, and the machine or appliance sense from the late 1800s.
FAQ
welder usually means a person whose job is welding metal, but it can also mean a welding machine.
Is welder a person or a machine?
It can be either. In job contexts it is the worker, while in tool contexts it is the welding machine.
How do you pronounce welder?
welder is pronounced /ˈwɛldər/.
What is the plural of welder?
The regular plural is welders.
Is weldor the same as welder?
weldor is a less common variant sometimes used for the person, especially to keep it distinct from the machine.
Can welder be used figuratively?
Yes, but rarely. A welder of ideas or communities is someone who brings separate things together.
What is the difference between welder and weld?
welder is a noun for the person or machine, while weld is the verb or the joined place itself.
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