steel
//stiːl//
Noun
steelSingular
steelsPlural
1
A strong, hard metal alloy made primarily of iron and carbon, used in construction, tools, and manufacturing.
The bridge is made of steel.
2
A sharpening tool made of steel, used to sharpen knives.
He used a steel to sharpen his kitchen knives.
3
Weapons or arms made of steel, especially swords.
The knights drew their steel and prepared for battle.
Verb
steelPresent tense
steeledPast tense
steeledPast participle
steelingPresent participle
steelsThird-person singular
1
To mentally prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant; to make oneself strong and determined.
She steeled herself before entering the room.
2
To make hard or strong like steel.
She steeled herself for the difficult conversation.
Synonym
Adjective
steelCanonical form
1
Made of steel.
The bridge has a steel frame.
2
Resembling steel in hardness, strength, or color.
His steel grip was impossible to break.