English Explanatory Dictionary

gunmetal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of bronze used for making cannons.
  2. An alloy of 88% copper, 10% tin and 2% zinc, originally used for making guns.
  3. A dark grey or bluish-grey colour; gunmetal grey.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʌnmɛt(ə)l/ /-ɾ(ə)l/ en-au-gunmetal.ogg

Word forms

gunmetal gunmetals gun metal gun-metal

Etymology

From gun + metal.

Synonyms

gunmetal gray gunmetal grey red brass

Derived words

gunmetal grey gunmetal-grey
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