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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 shipyard hired two new welders this week.
The shop bought a spot welder for sheet metal.
The apprentice welder practiced on scrap steel.
The editor was a welder of old stories and new evidence.
The welder overheated after hours of use.
Similar words
welding machine
spot welder
arc welder
TIG welder
fabricator
bridge-builder
uniter
welding equipment
steelworker
metalworker
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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