steel | | |
n. (substance) | 1. steel | an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range. |
| ~ alloy, metal | a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten.; "brass is an alloy of zinc and copper" |
| ~ atomic number 26, fe, iron | a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood. |
| ~ alloy steel | steel who characteristics are determined by the addition of other elements in addition to carbon. |
| ~ austenitic steel | steel that has enough nickel and chromium or manganese to retain austenite at atmospheric temperatures. |
| ~ case-hardened steel | steel with a surface that is much harder than the interior metal. |
| ~ carbon steel | steel whose characteristics are determined by the amount of carbon it contains. |
| ~ crucible steel | steel made by the mixture of molten wrought iron, charcoal, and other substances in a crucible. |
| ~ damascus steel, damask steel | a hard resilient steel often decorated and used for sword blades. |
| ~ chisel steel | steel used in making chisels. |
| ~ hard steel | steel with more than 0.3% carbon. |
| ~ medium steel | steel with 0.15-0.3% carbon. |
| ~ low-carbon steel, mild steel, soft-cast steel | steel with less than 0.15% carbon. |
| ~ pearlite | a lamellar mixture of cementite and ferrite formed during the cooling of austenite; a constituent of steel and cast iron. |
| ~ quenched steel | steel that has been hardened by immersing it in water or oil to cool it. |
| ~ structural steel | a strong steel that is rolled into shapes that are used in construction. |
n. (artifact) | 2. blade, brand, steel, sword | a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard. |
| ~ backsword | a sword with only one cutting edge. |
| ~ blade | the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge. |
| ~ broadsword | a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab. |
| ~ cavalry sword, saber, sabre | a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back. |
| ~ cutlas, cutlass | a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors. |
| ~ excalibur | the legendary sword of King Arthur. |
| ~ falchion | a short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point. |
| ~ fencing sword | a sword used in the sport of fencing. |
| ~ foible | the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip. |
| ~ forte | the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible. |
| ~ haft, helve | the handle of a weapon or tool. |
| ~ hilt | the handle of a sword or dagger. |
| ~ rapier, tuck | a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges. |
| ~ weapon, weapon system, arm | any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting.; "he was licensed to carry a weapon" |
| ~ tip, peak, point | a V shape.; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points" |
n. (artifact) | 3. steel | knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod. |
| ~ sharpener | any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper.; "a knife sharpener" |
v. (emotion) | 4. nerve, steel | get ready for something difficult or unpleasant. |
| ~ brace, poise | prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult. |
v. (contact) | 5. steel | cover, plate, or edge with steel. |
| ~ cover | provide with a covering or cause to be covered.; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers" |
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