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

You don't braze it in liquid, so it's roasting it inside a pot that's covered, and then uncovering it to get some color on it.

From Salon

I think people have this impulse to sear your meat before brazing it.

From Salon

In New York City, photographers brazed the cold on the waterfront at Red Hook, Brooklyn, early Saturday morning to capture images of the almost-full moon behind the Statue of Liberty.

From Fox News

Still plenty brazing the rain and potential tempest to get along though - great to see:

From The Guardian

Rose started slowly, even dropped his putter when a 12-foot birdie chance brazed the edge of the cup, his fifth straight par to start the round.

From Seattle Times

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