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Definition of Steel

1. Noun. An alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range.

2. Verb. Get ready for something difficult or unpleasant.

3. Noun. A cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.

4. Verb. Cover, plate, or edge with steel.

5. Noun. Knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod.

Definition of Steel

1. n. A variety of iron intermediate in composition and properties between wrought iron and cast iron (containing between one half of one per cent and one and a half per cent of carbon), and consisting of an alloy of iron with an iron carbide. Steel, unlike wrought iron, can be tempered, and retains magnetism. Its malleability decreases, and fusibility increases, with an increase in carbon.

2. v. t. To overlay, point, or edge with steel; as, to steel a razor; to steel an ax.

Definition of Steel

1. to cover with steel (a tough iron alloy) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Steel

steds steed steeded steedied steedies steeding steedlike steeds steedy steedying

steek steeked steeking steekit steeks steel (current term) steel-plated steel-wool pad steelbow steelbows

steeld Steele steeled steelhead steelheads steelie steelier steelies steeliest steeliness

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