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gunmetal

/ˈɡʌnmɛt(ə)l/

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What does gunmetal mean?

noun

  1. An alloy of 88% copper, 10% tin and 2% zinc, originally used for making guns.
  2. A dark grey or bluish-grey colour; gunmetal grey.
More meanings (1)

noun

  1. (historical) A type of bronze used for making cannons.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈɡʌnmɛt(ə)l/

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