Word
Bronze
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1 Syllable
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bronze
Definition
- a. - An alloy of copper and tin, to which small proportions of
other metals, especially zinc, are sometimes added. It is hard and
sonorous, and is used for statues, bells, cannon, etc., the proportions
of the ingredients being varied to suit the particular purposes. The
varieties containing the higher proportions of tin are brittle, as in
bell metal and speculum metal.
- a. - A statue, bust, etc., cast in bronze.
- a. - A yellowish or reddish brown, the color of bronze; also, a
pigment or powder for imitating bronze.
- a. - Boldness; impudence; "brass."
- n. - To give an appearance of bronze to, by a coating of bronze
powder, or by other means; to make of the color of bronze; as, to
bronze plaster casts; to bronze coins or medals.
- n. - To make hard or unfeeling; to brazen.
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