What is another word for gunmetal?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈʌnmɛtə͡l] (IPA)

Gunmetal, a grayish alloy of copper, tin, and sometimes other metals, can be described in different ways. One synonym for gunmetal is pewter, which refers to a dull gray color similar to the gunmetal finish. Another synonym for gunmetal is iron-gray, which can be used to describe a color that is close to the color of iron. Steel-gray is another synonym for gunmetal and can be used to describe a similar color that is close to steel. Slate-gray is also synonym for gunmetal and is a shade of gray that is darker than a light gray but lighter than a dark gray.

Synonyms for Gunmetal:

What are the hypernyms for Gunmetal?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Gunmetal?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for gunmetal (as nouns)

Usage examples for Gunmetal

Often on train-trips, at first, he talked with old Alec Binz, whose characteristic task was to chain and unchain the hind leg of the old "gunmetal" elephant, Phedra, who bossed her sire and the little Cloud herd, as much with the flap of an ear as anything else.
"Son of Power"
Will Levington Comfort and Zamin Ki Dost
Felix took from an inner pocket of his coat a gunmetal cigarcase.
"A Son of the Immortals"
Louis Tracy
Then he swings around in his swivel chair and proceeds to size me up through them gunmetal gray eyes of his.
"Torchy"
Sewell Ford

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