steel
Definition
- n. an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
- n. knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod
- v. get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
- v. cover, plate, or edge with steel
Word forms
- Past tense
- steeled
- Present participle
- steeling
- Past participle
- steeled
- Third person singular
- steels
Example sentences
n.
The bridge is made of steel, making it strong and durable.
a.
He has a steel resolve to achieve his goals.
vt.
She needed to steel herself before the difficult conversation.