steel
5 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #3,039
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
verb
get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/stˈiːl/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural steels
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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