nounπShare(heading) Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from."Many everyday objects, like pots, pans, and cars, are made from metals such as steel and aluminum. "elementmaterialmineralgeologychemistryindustryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA light tincture used in a coat of arms, specifically argent and or."The heraldry club explained that "metals" in a coat of arms refers to the colors silver (argent) and gold (or), used to ensure visual contrast. "heraldrycolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMolten glass that is to be blown or moulded to form objects."The glassblower carefully shaped the glowing, viscous metals into a delicate vase. "materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA category of rock music encompassing a number of genres (including thrash metal, death metal, heavy metal, etc.) characterized by strong drum-beats and distorted guitars."My brother loves listening to different types of metals, especially thrash metal. "musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe substance that constitutes something or someone; matter; hence, character or temper; mettle."The metals of a strong student are hard work and dedication. "substancematerialelementchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe effective power or calibre of guns carried by a vessel of war."The admiral boasted that his flagship's metals far surpassed those of the enemy fleet, ensuring a decisive victory. "nauticalmilitarywarweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) The rails of a railway."The train safely followed the metals across the bridge. "materialvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(travel) The actual airline operating a flight, rather than any of the codeshare operators."Even though my ticket was sold by Delta, the metals for my flight to Amsterdam were KLM, so I checked in at the KLM counter. "vehicleservicebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a road using crushed rock, stones etc."The road crew will metals the dirt path next week to make it easier to drive on. "materialindustrybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe rail tracks owned by a company or organisation; a rail network"The train company is responsible for maintaining its metals to ensure passenger safety. "organizationindustrytechnicalvehiclesystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading