Steel

/stiːl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A hard, strong gray or bluish-gray alloy of iron with carbon and often other elements, used as a structural and fabricating material.

The bridge was constructed using high-strength steel to withstand heavy loads.

Metal that is tempered or hardened; strong and resilient.

She showed her steel resolve in the face of adversity.

verb

To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant.

He steeled himself before making the tough decision.

Derived from Old English ' stigl', related to Middle Dutch 'stael'.

steal someone's thunder

To take credit for someone else's idea or to outdo them.

to steel oneself

To prepare mentally for something difficult.

to have nerves of steel

To be very calm and fearless in stressful situations.

steelworker

A person who works in the steel industry.

steel beam

A large steel structure used in construction.

steelmaking

The process of producing steel from iron and other materials.

To steal.

He didn't pay for the concert ticket; he just decided to steel in.

To fortify or strengthen.

After the failure, he had to steel his resolve to try again.