steel
/stiːl/
An artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness; Bladed or pointed weapons, as swords, javelins, daggers; A piece used for striking sparks from flint or ferrocerium
- plural
- steels
Meanings
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An artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness
He has nerves of steel.
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My mother has a will of steel.
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Bladed or pointed weapons, as swords, javelins, daggers — Any item made of this metal, particularly including
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A piece used for striking sparks from flint or ferrocerium — Any item made of this metal, particularly including
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Armor — Any item made of this metal, particularly including
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A honing steel, a tool used to sharpen or hone metal blades — Any item made of this metal, particularly including
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Pieces used to strengthen, support, or expand an item of clothing — Any item made of this metal, particularly including
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A flat iron — Any item made of this metal, particularly including
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A sewing needle; a knitting needle; a sharp metal stylus — Any item made of this metal, particularly including
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An engraving plate — Any item made of this metal, particularly including
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Projectiles — Any item made of this metal, particularly including