tin soldier

noun

1. a miniature toy soldier of cast metal, usually of lead.

tin soldier

noun

1. a miniature toy soldier, usually made of lead
2. a person who enjoys playing at being a soldier

Example Sentences

The Tin Soldier was standing near by and the Scarecrow soon touched him and took hold of his arm.

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For every tin soldier or saw-dust doll shot down, a great whoop of cheer came from the victorious side.

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As he put his arm around her it seemed to her that "an animated tin soldier" expressed him perfectly.

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The tin soldier has faithfully accompanied me; he is a Turk: probably some day he may relate his travels.

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The tin soldier fell from the shelf three times and bent one of his tin legs, but he scrambled right back up again.

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