meld

v., meld·ed, meld·ing, melds.

v.tr.
To declare or display (a card or combination of cards in a hand) for inclusion in one's score in various card games, such as pinochle.

v.intr.
To present a meld.

n.
A combination of cards to be declared for a score.

[Probably German melden, to announce, from Middle High German, from Old High German meldōn.]

meld² (mĕld)

v., meld·ed, meld·ing, melds.

v.tr.
To cause to merge: "a professional position that seemed to meld all his training" (Art Jahnke).

v.intr.
To become merged.

n.
A blend or merger: "a meld of diverse ethnic stocks" (Kenneth L. Woodward).

[Perhaps blend of MELT and WELD¹.]

verb

To bring or come together into a united whole: coalesce, combine, compound, concrete, conjoin, conjugate, connect, consolidate, couple, join, link, marry, unify, unite, wed, yoke. See assemble/disassemble.

v

Definition: blend, bring together
Antonyms: divide, separate

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a form of rummy using two decks and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to meld groups of seven of the same rank
  Synonyms: canasta, basket rummy

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The verb meld has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: announce for a score; of cards in a card game

Meaning #2: lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually
  Synonym: melt

Meaning #3: mix together different elements
  Synonyms: blend, flux, mix, conflate, commingle, immix, fuse, coalesce, combine, merge

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