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Pewter

Description:

Pewter is a type of metal alloy, traditionally consisting of tin with small amounts of copper and antimony. It has a low melting point and was commonly used to produce tableware, decorative items, and various other objects.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun:

Pewter refers to a grayish, dull metal alloy primarily made of tin.

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Sample sentence:

The antique store had a beautiful collection of pewter plates.

Sense 2 - Verb:

If used as a verb, pewter means to coat or cover with a thin layer of pewter.

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Sample sentence:

The craftsman pewtered the edges of the wooden frame to give it an antique look.

Sense 3 - Adjective:

Pewter can also be used as an adjective to describe a grayish or dull color similar to that of pewter metal.

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Sample sentence:

She chose a beautiful dress in a subtle pewter shade for the evening event.