soldering iron

noun

: a pointed or wedge-shaped device that is usually electrically heated and that is used for soldering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

But really now, step away from the checkbook and get out your soldering iron. —IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2018

Using a soldering iron with a small tip, tin the contacts on the ends of each LED strip. —Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 28 Feb. 2023

His main guitar repair tools include a soldering iron, Allen wrenches, screwdrivers, files and power drill. —Matt Wake | [e-mail], al, 6 Feb. 2023

The ambitious Popular Science tutorial required the use of a soldering iron. —Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 24 Jan. 2023

Since Baxter is attempting to grasp a soldering iron and a toolbox, the remarks are interpreted as informing a correct grasp in each case by the robot, thus eliminating other possible interpretations. —IEEE Spectrum, 1 Feb. 2019

The hot-swappable model means the user can swap out the switches for quieter or louder feedback without using a soldering iron. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023

Swappable switches enable the keyboard's feel to be customized without a soldering iron. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2022

The soldering iron stand easily detaches from the control unit. —Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 21 Nov. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

soldering iron

noun

: a usually electrical device used for soldering