(idiom) a silvery spearhead actually made of soft pewter; used to describe something or someone that looks impressive or formidable but lacks substance or practical use

a fusible metal alloy used to join together metal workpieces

pewter; solder; an alloy of tin and lead with a low melting point used for joining metals

pewter or solder, which is an alloy of tin, lead, and other metals

a pewter spearhead that looks sharp but is actually soft; someone who appears impressive or formidable but lacks substance or utility

thin foil used to make paper money that is burned as an offering for the dead