metal (Meaning)
metal (n)
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
metal (v)
cover with metal
metal (a)
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
metal (n.)
An elementary substance, as sodium, calcium, or copper, whose oxide or hydroxide has basic rather than acid properties, as contrasted with the nonmetals, or metalloids. No sharp line can be drawn between the metals and nonmetals, and certain elements partake of both acid and basic qualities, as chromium, manganese, bismuth, etc.
Ore from which a metal is derived; -- so called by miners.
A mine from which ores are taken.
The substance of which anything is made; material; hence, constitutional disposition; character; temper.
Courage; spirit; mettle. See Mettle.
The broken stone used in macadamizing roads and ballasting railroads.
The effective power or caliber of guns carried by a vessel of war.
Glass in a state of fusion.
The rails of a railroad.
metal (v. t.)
To cover with metal; as, to metal a ship's bottom; to metal a road.
Synonyms & Antonyms of metal
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Antonyms:
- feebleness
- feebleness
- cravenness
- cravenness
- powerlessness
- cowardliness
- dastardliness
- tenderness
- impotence
- impotency
- debilitation
- enfeeblement
- faintness
- mousiness
- infirmity
- debility
- cowardliness
- debilitation
- frailty
- disablement
- disablement
- softness
- spinelessness
- mousiness
- impotency
- weakness
- enfeeblement
- spinelessness
- delicacy
- impotence
- powerlessness
- faintness
- tenderness
- weakness
- dastardliness
- softness
- infirmity
- delicacy
- debility
- frailty
metal Sentence Examples
- The spacecraft's exterior was composed of lightweight metal alloys to withstand extreme conditions.
- The musician's fingers danced across the metal strings, creating ethereal melodies.
- The ancient armor was forged from gleaming metal, protecting its wearer from harm.
- The car's frame was made of sturdy metal, ensuring its passengers' safety.
- The sculptor's chisel skillfully transformed a block of metal into an intricate artwork.
- The heavy metal bands' music reverberated through the stadium, shaking the metal bleachers.
- The metal detector scanned the suitcases for any concealed weapons.
- The metal spoon clattered against the metal plate, breaking the silence of the kitchen.
- The metal door creaked open, revealing a dark and mysterious space.
- The metal sculpture in the park glistened in the sunlight, reflecting its metallic sheen.
FAQs About the word metal
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc., a mixture containing two or
stuff, potential, matter, material,substance, potentiality, essence, raw material, making, soul
timidity, poltroonery, timidity, cowardice, cold feet, fearfulness,cowardice, fearfulness, cold feet, poltroonery
The spacecraft's exterior was composed of lightweight metal alloys to withstand extreme conditions.
The musician's fingers danced across the metal strings, creating ethereal melodies.
The ancient armor was forged from gleaming metal, protecting its wearer from harm.
The car's frame was made of sturdy metal, ensuring its passengers' safety.
