welder

See also: Welder

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛldə(ɹ)

Etymology 1

From weld +‎ -er.

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Noun

welder (plural welders)

  1. One who welds, that is, unites pieces of steel, aluminum, or other metals by welding.
    Hyponyms: arc welder, spotwelder
  2. A machine that welds.
    Synonym: welding machine
    Hyponyms: arc welder, spotwelder
    1. A machine that a human operator uses for welding.
    2. A robotic machine that welds automatically.
  3. One who welds, that is, wields.
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Etymology 2

Of Irish origin.

Noun

welder (plural welders)

  1. A manager; an actual occupant; a land-tenant holding under the farmer or middleman.

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