gunmetal

/ˈɡʌnˌmɛtəl/
noun
  1. A dark gray color with a slight blue or green tint, like the metal used to make guns.
    • He wore a gunmetal watch that went well with his gray suit.
    • She painted her front door a sleek gunmetal to match the modern style of the house.
    • The car's gunmetal rims gave it a tough, professional look.
  2. A type of dark gray metal, originally a bronze alloy used for making cannons and guns.
    • Gunmetal is known for being strong and resistant to corrosion.
    • The statue was cast from gunmetal and stood in the town square for centuries.
    • The old cannon was made of gunmetal, which had turned green with age.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Having a dark gray color with a slight blue or green tint.
    • She bought a gunmetal laptop case that looked both stylish and durable.
    • The kitchen appliances were finished in a gunmetal shade that hid fingerprints well.
    • His gunmetal backpack stood out against the bright yellow lockers.
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