steel

noun
UK: /stiːl/
US: /stiːl/

  1. A strong, hard metal made of iron mixed with carbon.

    1. The bridge is made of steel, so it is very strong. [ ] [ ]
    2. Modern skyscrapers rely on steel frameworks for their immense structural integrity. [ ] [ ]

  2. A rod made of steel used for sharpening knives.

    1. The chef used a steel to keep his knives sharp. [ ] [ ]
    2. Regular use of a steel will extend the life of your knife's sharp edge. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

iron alloy metal
steel verb

  1. To prepare yourself to do something difficult.

    1. I had to steel myself before the exam. [ ] [ ]
    2. She steeled her resolve to face the challenges ahead with unwavering determination. [ ] [ ]
steel adjective

  1. Made of steel.

    1. This knife has a steel blade. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum displays steel artifacts from the early 20th century. [ ] [ ]

  2. Resembling steel in color or appearance.

    1. The sky was a steel gray color. [ ] [ ]
    2. His eyes were a piercing steel blue, reflecting his unwavering focus. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "steel" in English means: A strong, hard metal made of iron mixed with carbon., A rod made of steel used for sharpening knives..

The phonetic transcription of "steel" is /stiːl/ in British English and /stiːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "steel": iron, alloy, metal.

Example usage of "steel": "The bridge is made of steel, so it is very strong.". More examples on the page.