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Meaning of "gunmetal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GUNMETAL

gunmetal  [ˈɡʌnˌmɛtəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GUNMETAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gunmetal is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GUNMETAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

gunmetal

Gunmetal

Gunmetal, also known as red brass in the United States, is a type of bronze – an alloy of copper, tin, and zinc. Originally used chiefly for making guns, gunmetal was eventually superseded by steel. Gunmetal casts and machines well and is resistant to corrosion from steam and salt water, and is used to make steam and hydraulic castings, valves, and gears, and also statues and various small objects, e.g. buttons. It has a tensile strength of 221 to 310 MPa, a specific gravity of 8.7, a density 8,719 kg/m3, and a Brinell hardness of 65 to 74.

Definition of gunmetal in the English dictionary

The first definition of gunmetal in the dictionary is a type of bronze containing copper, tin, and zinc : used for parts that are subject to wear or to corrosion, esp by sea water. Other definition of gunmetal is any of various dark grey metals used for toys, belt buckles, etc. Gunmetal is also a dark grey colour with a purplish or bluish tinge.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GUNMETAL


abettal
əˈbɛtəl
fettle
ˈfɛtəl
heavy-metal
ˈhɛvɪˈmɛtəl
kettle
ˈkɛtəl
metal
ˈmɛtəl
mettle
ˈmɛtəl
nettle
ˈnɛtəl
nonmetal
nɒnˈmɛtəl
nu-metal
ˌnjuːˈmɛtəl
petal
ˈpɛtəl
presettle
priːˈsɛtəl
prometal
prəʊˈmɛtəl
resettle
riːˈsɛtəl
settle
ˈsɛtəl
shtetel
ˈʃtɛtəl
teakettle
ˈtiːˌkɛtəl
unsettle
ʌnˈsɛtəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GUNMETAL

gunk
gunkhole
gunky
gunlayer
gunless
gunlock
gunmaker
gunman
gunmanship
gunmen
Gunn
Gunn effect
gunnage
Gunnar
gunned
gunnel
Gunnell
gunner
gunnera
gunnership

WORDS THAT END LIKE GUNMETAL

alkali metal
alkaline earth metal
base metal
bell metal
bimetal
death metal
expanded metal
fetal
filler metal
heavy metal
hot metal
platinum metal
precious metal
road metal
scrap metal
sheet metal
thrash metal
transition metal
type metal
white metal
yellow metal

Synonyms and antonyms of gunmetal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gunmetal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GUNMETAL

Find out the translation of gunmetal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gunmetal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gunmetal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

青铜色
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gunmetal
570 millions of speakers

English

gunmetal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Gunmetal
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جونميتال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бронза
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gunmetal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

gunmetal
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bronze
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gunmetal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rotguss
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

砲金
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

건메탈
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gunmetal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gunmetal
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரங்கிவெண்கலம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बंदूक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tunç
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

canna di fucile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

brązu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бронза
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bronz
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεταλλικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

brons
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gunmetal
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Gunmetal
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gunmetal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GUNMETAL»

The term «gunmetal» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.107 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GUNMETAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gunmetal

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GUNMETAL»

Discover the use of gunmetal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gunmetal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Gunmetal Magic: A Novel in the World of Kate Daniels
Now, Ilona Andrews delves deeper into Kate’s world, and reveals its untold stories… After being kicked out of the Order of the Knights of Merciful Aid, Andrea’s whole existence is in shambles.
Ilona Andrews, 2012
2
Gunmetal Black
GUNMETAL. BLACK. “Violent... a sobering dose of life, friendship, loyalty, and betrayal that will leave readers hanging on every word.” —Upscale magazine “ Serrano delivers... he writes with style and power... a surprisingly lyrical book filled ...
Daniel Serrano, 2008
3
Beading: From Necklaces to Napkin Rings, 20 Easy and ...
Go back into the top fold and knot off your thread. FRINGE PATTERN: STRAND # 1: 1 gray-lined clear seed bead, 1 gunmetal seed bead, 1 crystal with silver oval, 1 pink rondell, 1 blue rondell, 1 6mm pink matte round, 1 gunmetal seed bead, ...
Paige Gilchrist Blomgren, Paige Gilchrist, 1999
4
Gunmetal Blue: A Memoir
Gunmetal Blue is an investigation of how to be in the world—how to be a doctor, how to be a poet, and how to be both.
Shane Neilson, 2011
5
Hangover Wisdom, 100 Thoughts on Gunmetal Magic: A Novel in ...
In this book, we have hand-picked the most sophisticated, unanticipated, absorbing (if not at times crackpot!), original and musing book reviews of "Gunmetal Magic: A Novel in the World of Kate Daniels.
Anna Maxey, 2013
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Fabulous Painted Furniture
Created by Jeff McWilliams Techniques Used: Decorative painting, sponging Supplies Surface: Wooden window cabinet Acrylic Craft Paint: Black Light green Metallic peridot Metallic garnet red Metallic silver Metallic gunmetal gray Wooden  ...
Mickey Baskett, 2004
7
American Fur Breeder
Sapphire: alal pp or alal ipip The Sapphire is homozygous fo* Gunmetal and for either Platinum or Imperial Platinum. In either genotype the eyes are sometimes red. The color is a clear metallic gray, and looks quite blue. The pelt holds its ...
‎1967
8
Collector's Originality Guide Ford Model A
... Rock Moss Green, Commercial Drab, L'anse Green, Gunmetal Blue, Bonnie Gray, Vagabond Green, Rose Beige, Andalusite Blue, Chelsea Blue, and Seal Brown 130-A Deluxe Delivery The second trim scheme, available on both the 165- A.
Jim Schild
9
Baldock: the excavation of a Roman and pre-Roman settlement, ...
20A) bronze 8. • 9. bronze/gunmetal 10. bronze/gunmetal 11. bronze 12. • 13. V 14. X leaded bronze 15. bronze (and gunmetal) Ki. bronze/gunmetal 17. bronze 18. " 19. bronze/gunmetal 20. gunmetal 21. bronze 22. bronze 23. X 24. X 25. 26.
Ian Mathieson Stead, Valery Rigby, 1986
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Heating Services in Buildings
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David E. Watkins, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GUNMETAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gunmetal is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kris Jenner wears figure-hugging LBD as she steps out in London's …
... Valentino which she wore as she jetted into Heathrow airport on Sunday, before later changing into a voluminous gunmetal grey vinyl blouse ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Design guru restyles Apple Watch with aerospace aluminum case
The Banded Classic comes in six colors: black, chrome, silver, gunmetal, rose gold and 24K gold-plated. It also comes standard with three ... «CNET, Jul 15»
3
Pebble Time Steel to begin shipping to backers later this month
The Pebble Time Steel — which comes in silver, gunmetal black and gold — will ship to backers with a complementary leather band as well as ... «The Next Web, Jul 15»
4
RM Sotheby's Selling Gorgeous 2015 McLaren P1
Gunmetal grey wheels are also present as are silver brake calipers. The interior is then characterised by a selection of carbon fibre parts, black ... «GTspirit, Jul 15»
5
2016 Opel Astra GSi spied testing in final form
These new shots reveal the would-be GSi on new gunmetal grey five-spoke alloys with new red brake callipers, while the rear shows new ... «CarAdvice, Jul 15»
6
Silver hair: would YOU?
2015's grey has lilac undertones with gunmetal roots and metallic ends. Oh, and MASSES of 'tude. Would YOU be brave enough to ditch your ... «heatworld, Jul 15»
7
Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7
The leatherette gives way to some sharp, gunmetal-colored plastic pieces that assist in the adjustment of its brushed steel sidearms. The ease ... «Techradar India, Jul 15»
8
Vorsteiner Range Rover Veritas by Wheels Boutique
The kit is complemented on this car with a set of custom 23 inch ADV10 wheels in gunmetal grey. Vorsteiner Range Rover WB 1 175x175 at ... «Motorward, Jul 15»
9
Huawei G7 review: so much phone, so few faults
The gunmetal grey finish didn't look cheap but could take a few hits thanks to a rather abrasive surface. It isn't exactly difficult to hold either, ... «gearburn, Jul 15»
10
Apple Green McLaren P1 Looks Yummy!
Tokyo's green McLaren P1 has normal wheels in gunmetal grey, and a normal black on black interior as well. Whoever ordered this car ... «Motorward, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Gunmetal [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/gunmetal>. Apr 2024 ».
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