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sodder (SAHD uhr) (noun)
Someone who, or a machine which, lays sod or grass for a lawn: "They had a sodder come to get rid of the weeds and lay the sod for a new lawn for their new home."
solder (SAHD uhr) (verb)
1. The process by which two pieces of metal are fastened together, typically using a different melted metal to accomplish the process: "The tinsmith was able to solder the broken drainpipe back together."
2. To create a solid friendship or union: "We went out to lunch together to solder our renewed friendship."

The professional sodder who took care of their yard was also able to solder the broken hinge on the gate.