steel — a hard, strong metal made of iron and carbon
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a hard, strong metal made of iron and carbon
Pronunciation (IPA): /stiːl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's steel memory could recall every birthday in the family.
- The chef's steel determination helped him win the cooking competition.
- He tried to steel his heart against her cute puppy eyes, but failed miserably.
steel
NOUN[/stiːl/]
a hard, strong metal made of iron and carbon
Workers pour molten steel into giant molds at the roaring foundry.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Steel derives from Old English stēle, which has Germanic roots. The term has been used since medieval times to denote a hard metal alloy, particularly iron combined with carbon.
Breakdown
Old English stēle (hard metal) → Modern English steel. The word likely originates from a Proto-Germanic root related to the concept of stiffness or hardness, though the exact etymology remains uncertain.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's steel memory could recall every birthday in the family.”
“The chef's steel determination helped him win the cooking competition.”
“He tried to steel his heart against her cute puppy eyes, but failed miserably.”
“The steel cables of the suspension bridge can support thousands of cars.”
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