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Meaning & Definition of Metal in English

English

Metal

/mɛtəl/

noun

1. Any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

synonym:
  • metallic element,
  • metal

2. A mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

  • "Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper"
synonym:
  • alloy,
  • metal

verb

1. Cover with metal

synonym:
  • metal

adjective

1. Containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal

  • "A metallic compound"
  • "Metallic luster"
  • "The strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades"- ambrose bierce
synonym:
  • metallic,
  • metal(a)

Examples of using

Tom walked through the metal detector.
Tom plunged the hot metal into cold water.
Iron is the most widely used metal.