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meld

1

[meld]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to merge; blend.



noun

  1. a blend.

meld

2

[meld]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to announce and display (a counting combination of cards in the hand) for a score.

noun

  1. the act of melding.

  2. any combination of cards to be melded.

meld

1

/ mɛld /

verb

  1. (in some card games) to declare or lay down (cards), which then score points

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. the act of melding

  2. a set of cards for melding

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

meld

2

/ mɛld /

verb

  1. to blend or become blended; combine

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of meld1

1935–40; blend of melt 1 and weld 1

Origin of meld2

1895–1900; < German melden to announce; akin to Middle English melden, Old English meldian to make known
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Word History and Origins

Origin of meld1

C19: from German melden to announce; related to Old English meldian

Origin of meld2

C20: blend of melt + weld 1
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

No way were they created from the blood, sweat and beers of toiling engineers, massive amounts of human ingenuity melded with trillions in capital delivered along land, ship and jet trade routes.

As “True Nature” illustrates, “The Snow Leopard” differs from Matthiessen’s previous nonfiction because it melds science with a spiritual quest, incorporating the author’s newfound zeal for Zen Buddhism.

Concerns over LeBron James’ ability to meld with his particular team were never based on his basketball IQ or skillset but instead how open he would be to accepting a reduced role.

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Concerns over his ability to meld with his particular team were never based on his basketball IQ or skillset but instead how open he would be to accepting a reduced role.

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Inspired by 1930s driving caps but with a 1960s print, this silk driving cap from Bode is a perfect, and timeless, accessory as summer melds into fall.

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