braze

¹

[ breyz ]

verb (used with object)

, brazed, braz·ing.

1. to make of brass.
2. to cover or ornament with or as if with brass.
3. to make brasslike.

braze

²

[ breyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Metallurgy.

, brazed, braz·ing.

1. to unite (metal objects) at high temperatures by applying any of various nonferrous solders.

braze

¹

/ breɪz /

verb

1. tr to make a joint between (two metal surfaces) by fusing a layer of brass or high-melting solder between them

noun

1. the high-melting solder or alloy used in brazing

braze

²

/ breɪz /

verb

1. to decorate with, make like, or make of brass
2. to make like brass, as in hardness

Derived Forms

• ˈbrazer, noun

Other Words From

• brazer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of braze¹

before 1000; Middle English brasen, Old English bræsian; brass

Origin of braze²

1575–85; < French braser to solder (MF), burn ( Old French ) < Germanic; compare Swedish brasa, Danish brase to roast; braise

Word History and Origins

Origin of braze¹

C16: from Old French: to burn, of Germanic origin; see braise

Origin of braze²

Old English bræsen , from bræs brass

Example Sentences

The value of brazing: A knowledge of how to braze is most useful to any one working with the metals.

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Cut the hole for the steam dome, and let him braze it on at the same time.

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The heat in the tongs will melt the silver and braze the two parts.

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A score of men were there before him—sitting or standing in attitudes of attention, listening to the words of General Braze.

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"There is not a man here—or in the service—who will not gladly accompany you, Mr. King," cried General Braze quickly.

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