From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Solder \Sol"der\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Soldered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Soldering}.] [Formerlysoder. See {Solder}, noun]
1. To unite (metallic surfaces or edges) by the intervention of a more fusible metal or metallic alloy applied when melted; to join by means of metallic cement.
2. To mend; to patch up. ''To solder up a broken cause.'' --Hooker.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Soldering \Sol"der*ing\, a. & n. from {Solder}, verb (used with an object)
{Soldering iron}, {Soldering tool}, an instrument for soldering, consisting of a bit or bolt of copper having a pointed or wedge-shaped end, and furnished with a handle.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
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