STEELS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Steel

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English stȳle, stēli, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch staal, German Stahl, also to stay. The verb dates from the late 16th century

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: stiːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a hard, strong grey or bluish-grey alloy of iron with carbon and usually other elements, used as a structural and fabricating material

Short Definition:

hard, strong grey or bluish-grey alloy of iron with carbon

Examples:
  • steel girders

Word: Steel

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: stiːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

mentally prepare (oneself) to do or face something difficult

Short Definition:

mentally prepare oneself to do or face something difficult

Examples:
  • his team were steeling themselves for disappointment
  • she steeled herself to remain calm

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