Meaning & Definition of Steel in English
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Steel
/stil/
noun
1. An alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon
- Widely used in construction
- Mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
synonym:
- steel
2. A cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
synonym:
- sword,
- blade,
- brand,
- steel
3. Knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod
synonym:
- steel
verb
1. Get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
synonym:
- steel,
- nerve
2. Cover, plate, or edge with steel
synonym:
- steel
Examples of using
Aluminium and glass are important materials in civil construction, even though not as important as steel and wood, for instance.
Tom must have nerves of steel.
I have a steel bladder.