English adjective: pinchbeck | |||
1. | pinchbeck serving as an imitation or substitute | ||
Samples | Pinchbeck heroism. | ||
Similar | counterfeit, imitative | ||
Antonyms | echt, genuine | ||
English noun: pinchbeck | |||
1. | pinchbeck (substance) an alloy of copper and zinc that is used in cheap jewelry to imitate gold | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alloy, metal | ||