noun🔗ShareA kind of steel used in swordmaking from about 300 BC to 1700 AD, characterized by distinctive patterns of banding and mottling reminiscent of flowing water."The antique sword, rumored to have belonged to a knight, was clearly made of damascus steel due to the beautiful, watery patterns on its blade. "materialweaponhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA modern composite steel made of distinctive portionings of different steels in patterns, resembling that of ancient Damascus steel"The chef's new knife was made of damascus steel, its wavy patterns making it both beautiful and strong. "materialtechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
