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IELTS BNC: 2282 COCA: 2152

steel

1 steel /ˈstiːl/ noun
plural steels
1 steel
/ˈstiːl/
noun
plural steels
Learner's definition of STEEL
[noncount]
: a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
see also stainless steel
: the industry that makes steel钢铁工业
[noncount] literary : things (such as weapons) that are made of steel(兵器等)钢制品
[singular] : the part of something that is made of steel钢做的部分
[count] : a device or tool that is made of steel钢制器具
see also pedal steel
used to describe something or someone that is very strong(钢铁般)坚强的人,坚硬的东西
see also nerves of steel at nerve
2 steel /ˈstiːl/ verb
steels; steeled; steeling
2 steel
/ˈstiːl/
verb
steels; steeled; steeling
Learner's definition of STEEL

steel yourself

: to make (yourself) ready for something difficult or unpleasant : to fill (yourself) with determination and courage准备对付;下决心应付
IELTS BNC: 2282 COCA: 2152

steel

1 of 3

noun

1
: commercial iron that contains carbon in any amount up to about 1.7 percent as an essential alloying constituent, is malleable when under suitable conditions, and is distinguished from cast iron by its malleability and lower carbon content
2
: an instrument or implement of or characteristically of steel: such as
a
: a thrusting or cutting weapon
b
: an instrument (such as a fluted round rod with a handle) for sharpening knives
c
: a piece of steel for striking sparks from flint
3
: a quality (such as hardness of mind or spirit) that suggests steel
nerves of steel
4
a
: the steel manufacturing industry
b
steels plural : shares of stock in steel companies

steel

2 of 3

verb

steeled; steeling; steels

transitive verb

1
: to overlay, point, or edge with steel
2
a
: to cause to resemble steel (as in looks or hardness)
b
: to fill with resolution or determination
steeled herself to face the crisis

steel

3 of 3

adjective

1
: made of steel
2
: of or relating to the production of steel
3
: resembling steel

Example Sentences

Noun The beams are made of steel. Steel is an important industry in this area. The invaders were driven back by steel. the steel of a knife Verb hoped that his inspirational talk would steel the youths in the pursuit of their dreams years of running a farm had steeled the hard-bitten woman See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Finished this year, the single-story residence is a contemporary concoction of limestone, marble, oak, steel and glass. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Here’s an alternative to the typical hard gate materials like steel and wood. Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2022 The home’s construction took the better half of a decade to complete, featuring 60 tons of steel and artisanal craftsmanship. Hunter Boyce, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 Both structures have huge, rolling barn doors made of steel and polygal that open completely onto the deck, where in the summer a canopy of camo netting offers shade. Sunset Magazine, 31 Aug. 2022 The frame was built with 60 tons of steel and construction stretched more than six years, relying on artisans from all over the world and costing more than $10 million, according to Sotheby's. Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug. 2022 The combination of steel and carbon fiber makes this the lightest and arguably strongest, most durable wallet on this list. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 19 Aug. 2022 The frame was built with 60 tons of steel and construction stretched more than six years, relying on artisans from all over the world and costing more than $10 million, according to Sotheby's. Brendel Hightower, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 Some researchers say plastic pipes in the U.S. have not yet undergone the same degree of water quality and health scrutiny as pipes made of copper, iron, steel and cement. Robin Lloyd, Scientific American, 16 Aug. 2022
Verb
In this case Erbil may have to steel itself for a repeat of last year’s overnight withdrawal from Kabul. Bernard-henri Lévy, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 That lesson helped steel her resolve to rebuff pressure to go along just to get along. Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2022 People steel themselves in those kinds of scenarios. New York Times, 5 July 2022 No 16-year-old should have to steel herself and her own grief to make that happen. Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022 At times, Vincent also thrived while playing alongside Lowry, with plans to further steel their relationship this summer. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2022 Vaccinating kids now, de St. Maurice told me, will steel them against what is inevitably on the horizon. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 June 2022 In the Permian Basin, the sprawling oil-rich region in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, drillers are facing long delays and steep competition for everything from roughnecks to steel to fracking pumps. Collin Eaton, WSJ, 28 Apr. 2022 And get emotional support to steel you against the naysayers. Adriana Gallardo, ProPublica, 10 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English stele, from Old English stȳle, stēle; akin to Old High German stahal steel and perhaps to Sanskrit stakati he resists

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of steel was before the 12th century
IELTS BNC: 2282 COCA: 2152
steel

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + STEEL | STEEL + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEsolid固態鋼forged, galvanized, mild, reinforced, rolled, stainless鍛鋼;鍍鋅鋼;軟鋼;螺紋鋼;軋製鋼;不銹鋼knives made of stainless steel不銹鋼刀具a stainless-steel refrigerator不銹鋼電冰箱VERB + STEELmake, manufacture, produce煉鋼;製鋼;產鋼harden, temper, weld把鋼淬火;使鋼回火;焊接鋼STEEL + NOUNsheet鋼板industry, manufacture (especially BrE) 鋼鐵工業/製造mill, plant, works (especially BrE) 軋鋼廠;煉鋼廠;鋼廠PREPOSITIONin steel鋼製的the advantages of building in steel and glass由鋼和玻璃構成的建築物的優勢

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