/ Dictionary / Index T terne metal: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: terne' met"al Pronunciation: (tûrn), [key] an alloy of lead and tin used for plating. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. ternate terneplate Related Content Daily Word Quiz: diligent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language