solder
part of speech
noun (solder — uncountable); verb (solder, solders, soldered, soldering)
meaning for a pupil
1) Solder is a soft metal mixture that melts at a low temperature and is used to join pieces of metal or wires together. tree →
2) (verb) To solder means to join metal parts or wires using melted solder and a hot tool called a soldering iron. tree →
sense in the lessons
In the Tanakh and Jewish tradition: It is the metal joining used by craftsmen when they make an idol. Interpretation: Isaiah mocks idol-makers who encourage one another and nail down their idol so it will not fall. The tradition reads this as showing how foolish it is to trust things people make. In the primary lessons: In design and technology and science lessons pupils solder components onto circuit boards; it makes a strong electrical connection. Safety: the soldering iron is extremely hot (over 300 °C), wear goggles, work in air that moves and wash hands after. Phrases: "soldering iron", "solder a joint", "solder wires together", "lead-free solder".
examples
- So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with the hammer him that smiteth the anvil, saying of the soldering: 'It is good'; and he fastened it with nails, that it should not be moved. (Prophets ISA.41.7, JPS 1917) tree →
- We soldered an LED onto the circuit board in D and T. tree →
- Hold the soldering iron by the handle only. tree →
- The wire came loose, so Dad soldered it back on. tree →
- Modern solder is usually lead-free. tree →
- Melt a little solder on the joint and let it cool. tree →
- The plumber soldered the copper pipes. tree →
- A good solder joint looks shiny and smooth. tree →
- He put the heart in the Woodman’s breast and then replaced the square of tin, soldering it neatly together where it had been cut. tree →
note
Pronounced "SOL-der" or "SOD-der" (US often "SOD-er"); the l is often silent in US speech. Do not confuse with "soldier". Solder is uncountable: "some solder". Welding is different: it melts the metal parts themselves.
Trees and pragmatics
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