Gunmetal (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. any of various alloys or metallic substances with a dark gray or blackish color or finish, used for chains, belt buckles, etc.
  2. a dark gray with bluish or purplish tinge.
  3. a bronze formerly much used for cannon.
  4. an alloy of 88 percent copper, 10 percent tin, and 2 percent zinc, cast or machined for use in valves, gears, and other parts.
noun
  1. a type of bronze containing copper (88 per cent), tin (8–10 per cent), and zinc (2–4 per cent): used for parts that are subject to wear or to corrosion, esp by sea water
  2. any of various dark grey metals used for toys, belt buckles, etc
    • a dark grey colour with a purplish or bluish tinge
    • (as adjective)
Gunmetal (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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