Meaning & Definition of Metal in English
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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.