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noun
Any tin- or lead-based alloy (commonly used to make bearings, jewellery, toy soldiers, fusible plugs, some medals and metal type).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Silver that cannot be labeled as silver in the UK because it does not bear an Assay Office hallmark.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, countable, uncountable
Qualifier: auctions
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noun
Any silvery or whitish metal or alloy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Christian-themed heavy metal, as distinguished from black metal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
an alloy (often of lead or tin base) used for bearings
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: bearing metal
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Broader terms: alloy, metal
History
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Across languages
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