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steel

(st/i/l )

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range(noun.substance)

source: wordnet30
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
blade, brand, sword

source: wordnet30
knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod(noun.artifact)

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A variety of iron intermediate in composition and properties between wrought iron and cast iron (containing between one half of one per cent and one and a half per cent of carbon), and consisting of an alloy of iron with an iron carbide. Steel, unlike wrought iron, can be tempered, and retains magnetism. Its malleability decreases, and fusibility increases, with an increase in carbon.(noun)

source: webster1913

get ready for something difficult or unpleasant(verb.emotion)

Synonym:
nerve

source: wordnet30
cover, plate, or edge with steel(verb.contact)

source: wordnet30
To overlay, point, or edge with steel; as, to steel a razor; to steel an ax.(verb)

source: webster1913

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