bronze

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   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.

2. 2adjective

   A statue, bust, etc., cast in bronze.

3. 3adjective

   A yellowish or reddish brown, the color of bronze; also, a pigment or powder for imitating bronze.

4. 4adjective

   Boldness; impudence

   "brass."

5. 5noun

   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.

6. 6noun

   To make hard or unfeeling; to brazen.

7. 7noun

   a sculpture made of bronze

8. 8noun

   an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

9. 9verb

   get a tan, from wind or sun

   Synonyms

   tan
10. 10verb

    give the color and appearance of bronze to something

    "bronze baby shoes"

11. 11adjective

    of the color of bronze

    Synonyms

    bronzy
12. 12adjective

    made from or consisting of bronze