soldering iron

noun

1. an instrument for melting and applying solder.

soldering iron

noun

1. a hand tool consisting of a handle fixed to a copper tip that is heated, electrically or in a flame, and used to melt and apply solder

Word History and Origins

Origin of soldering iron¹

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

One time a young Matt picked up their father’s hot soldering iron, thinking it was a microphone.

From New York Times

You will need a soldering iron to undo the wiring connection and then you’ll have to re-solder a new battery in.

From Seattle Times

The burrow, home of Fox Rabbit, the museum’s eponymous mascot, was dark except for sparks blasting from a soldering iron.

From New York Times

He fixed amplifiers using a soldering iron and remembers working with radio valves instead of transistors.

From BBC

I currently have all the parts and equipment I need to build a custom mechanical keyboard — complete with a soldering iron — but I’ve put off this task for about two years now.

From The Verge