steelOverview of noun steel1. steel -- (an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range)2. sword, blade, brand, steel -- (a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard) 3. steel -- (knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod) Overview of verb steel1. steel, nerve -- (get ready for something difficult or unpleasant)2. steel -- (cover, plate, or edge with steel) Made possible by Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010. http://wordnet.princeton.edu |