noun, verb
noun [U]
1 a strong hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and CARBON:
the iron and steel industry * The frame is made of steel. * The bridge is reinforced with huge steel girders.
seealsoSTAINLESSSTEEL
2 the industry that produces steel:
Steel used to be important in South Wales. * steel workers * a steel town
3 (old use or literary) weapons that are used for fighting:
the clash of steel
IDIOMS
of steel having a quality like steel, especially a strong, cold or hard quality:
She felt a hand of steel (= a strong, firm hand) on her arm. * You need a cool head and nerves of steel (= great courage). * There was a hint of steel in his voice (= he sounded cold and firm).
verb ~ yourself (for / against sth) to prepare yourself to deal with sth unpleasant: [VN] As she waited, she steeled herself for disappointment. * [VNtoinf] He steeled himself to tell them the truth.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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