melds
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/mɛldz/
(meld)
blend together
Etymology
'meld' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'meld' or 'melden', likely from a Germanic root meaning 'to join' or 'to mix'.
'meld' changed from Middle English 'meld/melden' and over time became the modern English word 'meld' with senses of joining and blending.
Initially, it meant roughly 'to join or unite'; over time the meaning broadened to include 'to blend or combine smoothly' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'meld': (in card games) sets or combinations of cards declared or laid down (e.g., in canasta or rummy).
He placed three melds on the table to score big points.
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Noun 2
plural form of 'meld': general instances of a blend or union of elements (less technical usage).
The project's success came from several melds of ideas and expertise.
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Verb 1
third-person singular present of 'meld': to blend or combine smoothly into a single whole.
She melds traditional and modern techniques in her pottery.
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