steel

noun

knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon

verb

cover, plate, or edge with steel

get ready for something difficult or unpleasant

Synonyms for steel

steelyadj ironn ferrousadj bladen

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