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silverware

 noun
     
Related topics: Utensils
sil‧ver‧ware [uncountable]
1DFU British English objects that are made of silver, for example dishes, plates, knives, forks etc
2 American English knives, forks, and spoons that are made of silver or a similar metal
3 British English a silver cup that a person or team wins in a sports competition:
The club has not yet given up hope of ending the season with some silverware.
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