steel
adjective
1. Made of steel.
2. Similar to steel in color, strength, or the like; steely.
3. (business) Of or belonging to the manufacture or trade in steel.
4. (medicine, obsolete) Containing steel.
5. (printing) Engraved on steel.
noun
1. an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
Definition categories: substance, alloy, metal
2. a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
Similar word(s): blade, brand, sword
Definition categories: man–made, arm, weapon
3. knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod
Definition categories: man–made, sharpener