steel
Translation
steel
Examples
The bridge is made of steel.
The bridge is made of steel.
He has nerves of steel.
He has nerves of steel.
Grammar Patterns
steel a hard, strong metal The knife is made of stainless steel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: alloy
Etymology
From Old English 'style', related to German 'Stahl'. It refers to a hard alloy of iron and carbon.
Memory Tips
Think of Superman, the 'Man of Steel', to remember its association with strength and hardness.