The land to the north of the Gila River, in United States territory, was too mountainous. President Pierce instructed the American minister to Mexico, James Gadsden, to purchase as much territory in northern Mexico as possible.
A bollard is a short post designed to identify or segment a location, guide traffic or protect sensitive areas. It provides an effective visual barrier for vehicles and pedestrians and can offer significant impact protection where effective security is required.
Noun. 1. solder-an alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces. alloy, metal-a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten; brass is an alloy of zinc and copper.olÂ·der. n. 1. Any of various fusible alloys, usually tin and lead, used to join metallic parts. 2. Something that joins or cements. v. solÂ·dered, solÂ·derÂ·ing, solÂ·ders. v. tr. 1. To unite or repair (parts, for example) with solder.