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Meaning of bronzes

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bronzes

noun

Definitions

  1. A naturally occurring or man-made alloy of copper, usually in combination with tin, but also with one or more other metals.

  2. A reddish-brown colour, the colour of bronze.

  3. A work of art made of bronze, especially a sculpture.

  4. A bronze medal.

    Example: She wanted to win the tournament, but had to settle for the bronze after being beaten in the semi-finals.

verb

Definitions

  1. To plate with bronze.

    Example: My mother bronzed my first pair of baby shoes.

  2. To color bronze; (of the sun) to tan.

  3. (of the skin) To change to a bronze or tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

  4. To make hard or unfeeling; to brazen.