Definition of steel

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Steel (n.) To overlay, point, or edge with steel; as, to steel a razor; to steel an ax..

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Steelyard :: Steely (a.) Resembling steel; hard; firm; having the color of steel.
Center :: Center (n.) One of the two conical steel pins, in a lathe, etc., upon which the work is held, and about which it revolves..
Iron :: Iron (n.) The most common and most useful metallic element, being of almost universal occurrence, usually in the form of an oxide (as hematite, magnetite, etc.), or a hydrous oxide (as limonite, turgite, etc.). It is reduced on an enormous scale in three principal forms; viz., cast iron, steel, and wrought iron. Iron usually appears dark brown, from oxidation or impurity, but when pure, or on a fresh surface, is a gray or white metal. It is easily oxidized (rusted) by moisture, and is attacked b
Hammer :: Hammer (n.) That part of a gunlock which strikes the percussion cap, or firing pin; the cock; formerly, however, a piece of steel covering the pan of a flintlock musket and struck by the flint of the cock to ignite the priming..
Line :: Line (n.) A long tape, or a narrow ribbon of steel, etc., marked with subdivisions, as feet and inches, for measuring; a tapeline..
Steel :: Steel (n.) A weapon, as a sword, dagger, etc..
Steel :: Steel (n.) A piece of steel for striking sparks from flint.
Tarnish :: Tarnish (n.) A thin film on the surface of a metal, usually due to a slight alteration of the original color; as, the steel tarnish in columbite..
Leucopyrite :: Leucopyrite (n.) A mineral of a color between white and steel-gray, with a metallic luster, and consisting chiefly of arsenic and iron..
Linnaeite :: Linnaeite (n.) A mineral of pale steel-gray color and metallic luster, occurring in isometric crystals, and also massive. It is a sulphide of cobalt containing some nickel or copper..
Pannier :: Pannier (n.) A framework of steel or whalebone, worn by women to expand their dresses; a kind of bustle..
Steel :: Steel (n.) Fig.: To cause to resemble steel, as in smoothness, polish, or other qualities..
Psilomelane :: Psilomelane (n.) A hydrous oxide of manganese, occurring in smooth, botryoidal forms, and massive, and having an iron-black or steel-gray color..
Hob :: Hob (n.) A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc..
Springy :: Springy (superl.) Resembling, having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a spring; elastic; as, springy steel; a springy step..
Rib :: Rib (n.) One of the timbers, or bars of iron or steel, that branch outward and upward from the keel, to support the skin or planking, and give shape and strength to the vessel..
Ram :: Ram (n.) A heavy steel or iron beak attached to the prow of a steam war vessel for piercing or cutting down the vessel of an enemy; also, a vessel carrying such a beak..
Steeling :: Steeliness (n.) The quality of being steely.
Magnet :: Magnet (n.) A bar or mass of steel or iron to which the peculiar properties of the loadstone have been imparted; -- called, in distinction from the loadstone, an artificial magnet..
Needle :: Needle (n.) A small instrument of steel, sharply pointed at one end, with an eye to receive a thread, -- used in sewing..
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