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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Any of various whitish alloys, such as pewter, that contain high percentages of tin or lead.
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- noun Any tin- or lead-based alloy
- noun UK, auctions Silver that cannot be labeled as silver in the UK.
- noun Any silvery or whitish metal or alloy
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an alloy (often of lead or tin base) used for bearings
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