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brassbound

brassbound

8.1
Having brass edges or parts for decoration and extra strength
  • adjective
  • /ˈbræsˌbaʊnd/
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  • Somewhere in the city lay a brassbound coffer containing the Crown and Shield Parchment.

Examples

  • He displayed his collection of brassbound books on the shelf to highlight their ornate covers.

  • The antique shop featured a brassbound trunk that caught everyone's eye.

  • The ship's brassbound fittings gleamed brightly in the sunlight, showcasing its craftsmanship.

Synonyms

brassed
vsbrassbound
5.8

Made of or covered with a shiny yellow metal often used for decoration

is limited to items that have brass trim or attached brass fittings

How Decorative

ornate
  • Literature
26 7.0
brassbound
8.1
plain
208 1.0

Surface Forms

brassbound positive

Morphology

brassbound = brass + bound (transparent) = brass + bound

Literal compound of 'brass' + 'bound' meaning physically bound or trimmed with brass, easily inferred by learners.

Etymology

Brassbound began as a simple description of boxes, trunks, or doors with metal edges. It comes from brass, the yellow metal, and bound, meaning 'tied' or 'fastened', so a brassbound chest is one 'fastened with brass' for strength or decoration.