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pewter

UK
/ˈpjuːtə/
US
/ˈpjutər/

Translations

pewternoun
pewters
pl
Additional translations
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Synonyms
metal
alloy
tin
pewteradjective
more pewter
Comp.
most pewter
Super.
UK
/ˈpjuːtə/
US
/ˈpjutər/
The pewter vase had a beautiful antique finish.
Оловянная ваза имела красивую антикварную отделку.

Definitions

pewternoun
A gray alloy of tin with copper and antimony (formerly, tin and lead).
The antique shop had a collection of pewter dishes on display.
Articles made of pewter, especially tableware.
She inherited a set of pewter from her grandmother.
A dull gray color resembling that of pewter alloy.
The walls were painted a soft pewter that complemented the wooden furniture.
pewteradjective
Having a dull gray color similar to that of the metal pewter.
The sky was a pewter shade, hinting at the storm to come.
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