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steeling

/ˈstiːlɪŋ/

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verb

To edge, cover, or point with steel.

Examples :

"The blacksmith was steeling the axe blade to make it sharper and more durable. "

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To harden or strengthen; to nerve or make obdurate; to fortify against.

Examples :

"Steeling himself for the difficult conversation, Mark took a deep breath and knocked on his boss's door. "

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(of mirrors) To back with steel.

Examples :

"The craftsman was steeling the antique mirror, carefully applying the protective metal backing. "

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To treat a liquid with steel for medicinal purposes.

Examples :

"The pharmacist was steeling the water to prepare a special medicine for the sick child. "

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To press with a flat iron.

Examples :

"My grandmother was steeling the wrinkled linen tablecloth before the family dinner. "

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To cause to resemble steel in appearance.

Examples :

"The blacksmith was steeling the new horseshoe, making it shiny and hard. "

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To steelify; to turn iron into steel.

Examples :

"The blacksmith was steeling the iron bar to make it stronger for the new tools. "

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To electroplate an item, particularly an engraving plate, with a layer of iron.

Examples :

"The printer was steeling the copper plates to make them more durable for long print runs. "

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To sharpen with a honing steel.

Examples :

"The chef was steeling his knife before slicing the tomatoes. "

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noun

A strengthening with, or as if with, steel.

Examples :

"The coach emphasized the steeling of their resolve after the team's initial loss, urging them to come back stronger. "

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