coalesce vs meld

coalesce

verb
  • To form from different pieces or elements. 

  • To merge, to intermingle freely. 

  • To bond pieces of metal into a continuous whole by liquefying parts of each piece, bringing the liquids into contact, and allowing the combined liquid to solidify. 

  • To join into a single mass or whole. 

meld

verb
  • to combine multiple similar objects into one. 

  • In card games, especially of the rummy family, to announce or display a combination of cards. 

noun
  • A combination of cards which is melded. 

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