welder

Rarely weld·or

[wel-der]

noun

1. a person who unites or fuses pieces of metal by hammering, compressing, or the like, usually after softening them by heat.

   Our machinists and welders take your metal project from 3D image to the real thing.

2. a tool or machine used to unite or fuse pieces of metal.

   The portable spot welder is connected by a long cable so you can take it to wherever it’s needed.

3. a person or thing that unites other people or things harmoniously.

   She’s a great welder of ideas, writing in a way that revives the best from the past and applies it to today’s issues.

Word History and Origins

Origin of welder¹

First recorded in 1805–15; weld ¹ ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Humanoid robots lack strength, dexterity and specialized appendages—like welders or grinding wheels—but startups building them are betting they compensate through versatility.

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“From artisans and technicians, to engineers, welders, logistics professionals, data analysts, health and safety officers, project managers, and many others—entire new career pathways will be born from this opportunity.”

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A welder by trade, he said he returned to working at the restaurant full time after his mom was diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Once its latest ferry MV Glen Rosa is completed next year, Ferguson's has no more ship orders - just some subcontracting work from BAE Systems to keep its welders and platers occupied.

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Now a group of women, led by welders who know well what it is like to try to make their way in a male-dominated profession, are volunteering to restore the ship.

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