Dictionary - Definition of CANNON METAL


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. An alternative spelling for "Gun Metal ": A bronze, ordinarily composed of nine parts of copper and one of tin, used for cannon, etc. The name is also given to certain strong mixtures of cast iron.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top


Part of Speech	Definition
Expression	1. An alternative spelling for "Gun Metal ": A bronze, ordinarily composed of nine parts of copper and one of tin, used for cannon, etc. The name is also given to certain strong mixtures of cast iron.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Common Expressions: CANNON METAL

Expressions	Definition
Cannon metal	See Gun Metal . Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
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