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English noun: steel | |||
| 1. | steel (substance) an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | alloy, metal | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | alloy steel, austenitic steel, carbon steel, case-hardened steel, chisel steel, crucible steel, Damascus steel, Damask steel, hard steel, low-carbon steel, medium steel, mild steel, quenched steel, soft-cast steel, structural steel | ||
| Substance holonym | atomic number 26, Fe, iron, pearlite | ||
| 2. | steel (artifact) a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard | ||
| Synonyms | blade, brand, sword | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | arm, weapon, weapon system | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | backsword, broadsword, cavalry sword, cutlas, cutlass, falchion, fencing sword, rapier, saber, sabre, tuck | ||
| Instance hyponym | Excalibur | ||
| Part holonym | blade, foible, forte, haft, helve, hilt, peak, point, tip | ||
| 3. | steel (artifact) knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | sharpener | ||
English verb: steel | |||
| 1. | steel (emotion) get ready for something difficult or unpleasant | ||
| Synonyms | nerve | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | brace, poise | ||
| 2. | steel (contact) cover, plate, or edge with steel | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cover | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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