English dictionary
bronze
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
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a sculpture made of bronze
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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.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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of the color of bronze
Synonyms bronzySource: WordNet 3.0
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made from or consisting of bronze
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verb
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give the color and appearance of bronze to something
ExamplesBronze baby shoes.
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get a tan, from wind or sun
Synonyms tanSource: WordNet 3.0
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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 <i>bronze</i> plaster casts; to <i>bronze</i> coins or medals.
Source: webster1913