bronzes

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

A reddish-brown colour, the colour of bronze.

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

A bronze medal.

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

Boldness; impudence; brass.

To plate with bronze.

“My mother bronzed my first pair of baby shoes.”

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

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

To make hard or unfeeling; to brazen.