Much as America's motto celebrates melding many into one, South Africa's says that it doesn't matter what you look like — we can all be proud of our young country. - The New York Times, 26/02/2007.
A combination of cards to be declared for a score. A blend or merger: "a meld of diverse ethnic stocks" (Kenneth L. Woodward). if two things meld, or if you meld them, they combine into one thing meld (sth) with sth
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
In the game of pinochle, to declare or announce for a score; as, to meld a sequence
{i} act of announcing and displaying cards (in a card game); combination of cards to be melded
a set of three or four tiles that score points A player must from their entire hand into melds (and a finishing pair) to complete mah jong and win the hand There are three kinds of melds - Pung, Chow, or Kong
{f} announce or lay down a combination of cards (in a card game) for a score; blend, merge
lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually; "Hundreds of actors were melting into the scene"