Metalware: meaning, definitions and examples
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metalware
[ ˈmɛtlˌwɛr ]
household items
Metalware refers to items or utensils made from metal, typically used in households or for specific purposes such as cooking, serving, or decoration. This includes pots, pans, cutlery, and decorative objects.
Synonyms
metal items, metal objects, metal utensils.
Examples of usage
- She prefers to use metalware for her kitchen utensils.
- The antique shop specializes in selling high-quality metalware.
- He collected metalware from various cultures.
- Her metalware collection includes silver and brass items.
Translations
Translations of the word "metalware" in other languages:
🇵🇹 metalurgia
🇮🇳 धातुकर्म
🇩🇪 Metallwaren
🇮🇩 peralatan logam
🇺🇦 металеві вироби
🇵🇱 wyroby metalowe
🇯🇵 金属製品
🇫🇷 produits métalliques
🇪🇸 artículos de metal
🇹🇷 metal eşyalar
🇰🇷 금속 제품
🇸🇦 منتجات معدنية
🇨🇿 kované výrobky
🇸🇰 kované výrobky
🇨🇳 金属制品
🇸🇮 kovinski izdelki
🇮🇸 málmur
🇰🇿 металл бұйымдары
🇬🇪 მეტალის პროდუქტები
🇦🇿 metal məhsulları
🇲🇽 artículos de metal
Etymology
The term 'metalware' combines the words 'metal' and 'ware', where 'metal' comes from the Greek word 'metallon' meaning 'mine' or 'quarry', and 'ware' is derived from Old English 'waru', meaning 'goods' or 'products'. The evolution of metalwork dates back to ancient civilizations, where early craftsmen utilized metals like gold, silver, and bronze to create tools, weapons, and decorative items. As metallurgy advanced through the centuries, the variety and complexity of metalware also increased, leading to the development of specialized items for various functions, including cookware, cutlery, and ornamental pieces. The term itself reflects a collective designation for all sorts of functional or decorative items made from metal, underscoring their usage in everyday life.