meld

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To combine (multiple things) together; to blend, to fuse.
  2. To combine, to blend, to fuse.
noun
  1. The result of multiple things being combined together; a blend.
verb
  1. Especially in games of the rummy family:
  2. To announce or play (a combination of playing cards) and thus score points.
  3. To announce or play a combination of playing cards and thus score points.
noun
  1. Especially in games of the rummy family: a combination of playing cards which is announced or played to score points.

Pronunciation

/mɛld/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-meld.wav

Word forms

meld melds melding melded

Etymology

The verb is probably derived: * from a blend of melt + weld; or * from melled (“blended; mingled”), the past participle of mell. The noun is derived from the verb. Compare also melting pot.

Translations

Bulgarian: свалям Czech: hlásit Dutch: roemen Finnish: pöydätä Polish: łączyć Polish: połączyć
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