steel


Definition: Meaning of, steel in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / stiːl /

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steel steels
  1. [uncountable] strong metal that can be shaped easily, consisting of iron and CARBON
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  2. [uncountable] the industry that makes steel
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  3. nerves of steel the ability to be brave and calm in a dangerous or difficult situation
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  4. [countable] a thin bar of steel used for making knives sharp
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
steel steeled steeled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
steeling steels
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  1. steel yourself to prepare yourself to do something that you know will be unpleasant or upsetting
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steel used in phrases

  • Damascus steel (noun)
    1. a hard resilient steel often decorated and used for sword blades
  • Damask steel (noun)
    1. a hard resilient steel often decorated and used for sword blades
  • alloy steel (noun)
    1. steel who characteristics are determined by the addition of other elements in addition to carbon
  • austenitic manganese steel (noun)
    1. 10-14% a steel with a relatively large component of manganese; highly resistant to wear and shock
  • austenitic steel (noun)
    1. steel that has enough nickel and chromium or manganese to retain austenite at atmospheric temperatures
  • carbon steel (noun)
    1. steel whose characteristics are determined by the amount of carbon it contains
  • case-hardened steel (noun)
    1. steel with a surface that is much harder than the interior metal
  • chisel steel (noun)
    1. steel used in making chisels
  • chrome-nickel steel (noun)
    1. elinvar is a trademark for a kind of steel used for watch springs because its elasticity is constant over a wide range of temperatures
  • chrome-tungsten steel (noun)
    1. a steel alloy made with chromium and tungsten
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