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Definition of "braze" [braze]

  • To make of or decorate with brass. (verb-transitive)
  • To make hard like brass. (verb-transitive)
  • To solder (two pieces of metal) together using a hard solder with a high melting point. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "braze" in a sentence
  • "Just get a longer bolt (if you even need one) and attach both sets of fender stays to the single braze on/hole at the drop out."
  • "There are braze-ons for both derailleurs, shifters AND internal cable routing, should you ever decide to convert the bike back to a geared set-up."
  • "Traditional track bikes rule this category, with tight clearances and a total lack of braze-ons typical."