nounπShareAn artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness."The chef used a steel knife to slice the tomatoes evenly. "materialsubstanceindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny item made of this metal, particularly including:"The construction crew used steel beams to build the new school addition. "materialitemindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMedicinal consumption of this metal; chalybeate medicine; (eventually) any iron or iron-treated water consumed as a medical treatment."Grandma drank steel regularly to help with her iron deficiency. "medicinesubstancematerialchemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareVarieties of this metal."My grandfather uses steel tools in his workshop to build things. "materialtypeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(colors) The gray hue of this metal; steel-gray, or steel blue."The new school bus had a beautiful steel-gray paint job. "colormaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareExtreme hardness or resilience."The steel of her resolve helped her finish the difficult project. "materialqualityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo edge, cover, or point with steel."The blacksmith expertly steelled the new axe head, making it sharp and durable. "materialtechnicalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo harden or strengthen; to nerve or make obdurate; to fortify against."The stressful exam preparation steelled her resolve to study harder. "attitudecharactermindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of mirrors) To back with steel."The antique shop owner plans to steel the back of the mirror with a thin sheet of steel to make it stronger. "materialtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat a liquid with steel for medicinal purposes."The doctor suggested steeling the patient's blood with iron to improve her overall health. "medicinechemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo press with a flat iron."Mom is steeling her daughter's shirt to get it ready for school. "utensilmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to resemble steel in appearance."The artist used a special technique to steel the clay pots, giving them a smooth, hard, dark finish. "appearancematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steelify; to turn iron into steel."The blacksmith expertly steelled the iron bar, transforming it into a strong, durable tool. "materialtechnicalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo electroplate an item, particularly an engraving plate, with a layer of iron."The artisan carefully steelled the engraved plate, adding a thin layer of iron to protect its design. "materialtechnicalchemistryindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sharpen with a honing steel."Before the cooking competition, she steelled her chef's knife. "utensilactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareMade of steel."My grandfather's toolbox contains many steel tools. "materialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSimilar to steel in color, strength, or the like; steely."My grandfather's eyes were steel-grey and sharp, reflecting his unwavering determination. "appearancequalitymaterialcoloressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf or belonging to the manufacture or trade in steel."The steel industry is a major employer in this region. "materialindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareContaining steel."My grandfather's tools are made of steel. "materialtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareEngraved on steel."The family crest was steel engraved on the grandfather's antique dinner plate. "materialartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
proper nounπShareColdbath Fields Prison in London, closed in 1877."My history teacher mentioned Coldbath Fields Prison, which was located in London. "historybuildingarchitectureplacelawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading