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Sounds | stiy'l |
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Rhymes | abele, anneal, appeal, and 60 more rhymes in iyl at the HyperDic website... |
Meaning | An alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon. Widely used in construction. Mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range. |
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Narrower | alloy steel; austenitic steel; case-hardened steel; carbon steel; crucible steel; Damascus steel, Damask steel; chisel steel; hard steel; medium steel; mild steel, low-carbon steel, soft-cast steel; quenched steel; structural steel |
Broader | alloy, metal |
Substances | iron, Fe, atomic number 26; pearlite |
Verbs | steel |
Meaning | A cutting or thrusting weapon with a long blade. |
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Synonyms | sword, blade, brand |
Parts | blade; foible; forte; haft, helve; hilt; point, tip, peak |
Narrower | backsword; broadsword; cavalry sword, saber, sabre; cutlas, cutlass; Excalibur; falchion; fencing sword; rapier, tuck |
Broader | weapon, arm, weapon system |
Meaning | Knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod. |
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Broader | sharpener |
Meaning | Get ready for something difficult or unpleasant. |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s somebody |
Synonyms | nerve |
Broader | brace, poise |
Meaning | Cover, plate, or edge with steel. |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s something |
Broader | cover |
Nouns | steel |