metal
//ˈmɛt.əl//
Noun
metalsPlural
1
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity (e.g., iron, gold, silver, copper, and aluminum, and alloys such as brass and steel).
Iron is a strong metal used in construction.
2
Broken stone for use in making roads.
They spread metal on the road to repair the surface.
3
Heavy metal or similar rock music.
He's been listening to metal since he was a teenager.
Synonym
Adjective
1
Made from or resembling metal.
The gate has a metal frame.