steel
/stˈil/
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Definitions
Noun
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
Noun
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
Noun
knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod
Verb
get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
Verb
cover, plate, or edge with steel
More Specific Terms
alloy steel
austenitic steel
backsword
broadsword
carbon steel
case-hardened steel
cavalry sword
chisel steel
crucible steel
cutlas
cutlass
Damascus steel
Damask steel
falchion
fencing sword
hard steel
low-carbon steel
medium steel
mild steel
quenched steel
rapier
saber
sabre
soft-cast steel
structural steel
tuck