Crossword clues for tombak
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Tombac \Tom"bac\, n. [Pg. tambaca,tambaque, fr. Malay tamb[=a]ga copper; cf. Skr. t[=a]mraka; cf. F. tombac.] (Metal.) An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling brass, and containing about 84 per cent of copper; -- called also German brass or Dutch brass. It is very malleable and ductile, and when beaten into thin leaves is sometimes called Dutch metal. The addition of arsenic makes white tombac. [Written also tombak, and tambac.]
Wiktionary
Etymology 1 alt. (context musici English) A type of goblet drum used heavily in Persian music. n. (context musici English) A type of goblet drum used heavily in Persian music. Etymology 2
alt. A brass alloy also known as red-bronze. Term used where zinc content is below 28%. Usually consists of 84-90 % copper and 16-10% zinc, sometimes including arsenic to mimic gold. Also called German brass or Dutch brass. n. A brass alloy also known as red-bronze. Term used where zinc content is below 28%. Usually consists of 84-90 % copper and 16-10% zinc, sometimes including arsenic to mimic gold. Also called German brass or Dutch brass.
WordNet
Usage examples of "tombak".
These Tarzan handed to Kuchek and Tombak, advising them to select those which were least binding.
The others, led by you, will follow Tombak and me across the clearing and into the cliffs.
Tarzan and Tombak walked with them, as Kuchek loped grotesquely along behind.
Before him, Tombak smiled knowingly, cunning ape-eyes bloodshot and pleased.
When Tombak looked about for the other two strangers, they were not to be seen.