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welder


weld·er

noun \ˈwel-dər\

: a person whose job is to weld materials together

Full Definition of WELDER

:  one that welds: as
a or wel·dor :  a person whose work is welding
b :  a machine used in welding
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First Known Use of WELDER

circa 1828

Rhymes with WELDER

elder

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