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

Be careful, the soldering iron is hot.

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

Using pliers, a hot soldering iron, scissors and other tools, Terrell Glenn and Cierra Milton taught participants how to assemble and connect a large button to a battery-operated toy.

From Seattle Times