metal

1 of 2

noun

met·al ˈme-tᵊl How to pronounce metal (audio)

often attributive

: any of various opaque, fusible, ductile, and typically lustrous substances that are good conductors of electricity and heat, form cations by loss of electrons, and yield basic oxides and hydroxides

especially : one that is a chemical element as distinguished from an alloy

: mettle sense 1a

: the substance out of which a person or thing is made

: glass in its molten state

: printing type metal

: matter set in metal type

: road metal

: heavy metal sense 2

metal

2 of 2

verb

metaled or metalled; metaling or metalling

transitive verb

: to cover or furnish with metal

Example Sentences

Noun a mixture of various kinds of metal sculptors who work in metal and clay a mixture of different metals

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

So the staff has mapped the entire east woods into a giant grid and is surveying each square with metal detectors.

Noah Robertson, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2022 The man filming the scene remarks that audience members did not pass through metal detectors before the show.

Kat Bouza, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2022 The poll found large support for student mental health screenings, metal detectors, and armed police in schools.

Peter Greene, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Russians passed through four metal detectors to enter the hall where the memorial took place.

Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022 Visitors don't pass through metal detectors or undergo bag checks.

CBS News, 13 Aug. 2022 At its main amphitheater, which regularly hosts popular musical acts and celebrity speakers and where Rushdie was scheduled to speak, there are no bag checks or metal detectors.

Hurubie Meko, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2022 In that case, here’s betting a piece of metal that major leaguers would rush to rally around the minor league cause.

Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 Copper bowls leach tiny amounts of the metal as the eggs are being whisked.

Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 25 Aug. 2022

Verb

Masks, for instance, have metal nose clips, polypropylene filters and elastic headbands.

Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 7 Mar. 2022 The particles of glass and/or metal the company found in some drinks are likely very small.

Chris Smith, BGR, 23 Nov. 2021 The silicone holder attaches to metal vehicle surfaces (don’t try it on aluminum or fiberglass).

Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, 2 May 2018 See More

单词	metal
释义	metal 1 of 2 noun met·al ˈme-tᵊl often attributive 1 : any of various opaque, fusible, ductile, and typically lustrous substances that are good conductors of electricity and heat, form cations by loss of electrons, and yield basic oxides and hydroxides especially : one that is a chemical element as distinguished from an alloy 2 a : mettle sense 1a b : the substance out of which a person or thing is made 3 : glass in its molten state 4 a : printing type metal b : matter set in metal type 5 : road metal 6 : heavy metal sense 2 metal 2 of 2 verb metaled or metalled; metaling or metalling transitive verb : to cover or furnish with metal Example Sentences Noun a mixture of various kinds of metal sculptors who work in metal and clay a mixture of different metals Recent Examples on the Web Noun So the staff has mapped the entire east woods into a giant grid and is surveying each square with metal detectors. Noah Robertson, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2022 The man filming the scene remarks that audience members did not pass through metal detectors before the show. Kat Bouza, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2022 The poll found large support for student mental health screenings, metal detectors, and armed police in schools. Peter Greene, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Russians passed through four metal detectors to enter the hall where the memorial took place. Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022 Visitors don't pass through metal detectors or undergo bag checks. CBS News, 13 Aug. 2022 At its main amphitheater, which regularly hosts popular musical acts and celebrity speakers and where Rushdie was scheduled to speak, there are no bag checks or metal detectors. Hurubie Meko, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2022 In that case, here’s betting a piece of metal that major leaguers would rush to rally around the minor league cause. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 Copper bowls leach tiny amounts of the metal as the eggs are being whisked. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 25 Aug. 2022 Verb Masks, for instance, have metal nose clips, polypropylene filters and elastic headbands. Charles Schmidt, Scientific American, 7 Mar. 2022 The particles of glass and/or metal the company found in some drinks are likely very small. Chris Smith, BGR, 23 Nov. 2021 The silicone holder attaches to metal vehicle surfaces (don’t try it on aluminum or fiberglass). Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, 2 May 2018 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin metallum mine, metal, from Greek metallon First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1617, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing metal alkaline earth metal death metal Britannia metal heavy metal hot metal expanded metal metal detector put the pedal to the metal misch metal transition metal road metal sheet metal white metal bell metal alkali metal metal detectorist See More alkaline earth metal death metal Britannia metal heavy metal hot metal expanded metal metal detector put the pedal to the metal misch metal transition metal road metal sheet metal white metal bell metal alkali metal metal detectorist See More Kids Definition metal noun met·al ˈme-tᵊl 1 : a substance (as gold, tin, copper, or bronze) that has a more or less shiny appearance, is a good conductor of electricity and heat, and usually can be made into a wire or hammered into a thin sheet 2 : mettle Medical Definition metal noun met·al ˈmet-ᵊl : any of various opaque, fusible, ductile, and typically lustrous substances that are good conductors of electricity and heat, form cations by loss of electrons, and yield basic oxides and hydroxides especially : one that is a chemical element as distinguished from an alloy metal noun 1 as in material the basic elements from which something can be developed She believes that love is the metal that binds us. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance material substance stuff potential matter timber making soul spirit possibility interior raw material essence potentiality composition makeup essentiality interiority 2 as in strength strength of spirit The soldier showed his metal when held captive for several months. Synonyms & Similar Words strength power muscle stamina vinegar courage starch gas main ginger mettle dash fiber vigor energy juice courageousness grit potency zip bounce beans might punch backbone temper zing pep nerve puissance dynamism esprit life vitality vim fortitude brio spunk gusto verve oomph sap intestinal fortitude determination gumption drive animation heart pluck go hardihood guts spirit moxie pluckiness gutsiness animal spirits snap get-up-and-go perseverance spunk resolution jauntiness vibrance vivacity sprightliness vibrancy liveliness spiritedness spunkiness snappiness briskness vivaciousness Antonyms & Near Antonyms cowardice poltroonery cold feet fearfulness softness weakness timidity tenderness delicacy dastardliness spinelessness mousiness frailty cowardliness disablement cravenness impotence feebleness infirmity powerlessness debilitation debility enfeeblement impotency faintness slightness timorousness faintheartedness frailness puniness See More
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