to steel
- verb
- /stiːl/
- She learned how to steel the knives, making them effective for everyday cooking tasks.
Examples
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If you regularly steel them, they keep their edge for a very long time.
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The method of counseling and academic sessions can also show you ways and methods to better handle your financial affairs and to steel you for a better economic future.
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The thing I've found most important with keeping knives sharp is something Randall mentioned earlier: steeling your knives regularly.
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A relationship that makes you bold while others cringe in fear; a relationship that invigorates you to action rather than passive acceptance; a relationship that empowers you, clarifies your thoughts, makes you decisive, and steels your resolve.
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The blacksmith decided to steel the edge of the sword for improved sharpness.
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To ensure the tools last longer, it is essential to steel them regularly by honing the edges.
Synonyms
To cover an object with a thin layer of metal
Idioms
- Informal
The ability to stay calm and brave in dangerous or difficult situations
Phrasal Verbs
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Heat then cool steel to make it less brittle and easier to shape
Compounds
A musical instrument with metal strings played by sliding a steel bar to make a smooth singing sound
A Caribbean musical instrument made from an oil barrel that you hit to make different notes
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A strong, hard metal made by adding carbon to iron for tools and knives
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Strong metal formed into beams and other shapes to support buildings
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A strong, hard steel with wavy patterns often used for sword blades
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A very hard metal used for cutting tools that stays hard when hot
A small cleaning tool of thin metal threads used to remove dirt or smooth surfaces
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A very hard metal blend that resists heat and is used for cutting tools
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Steel with a very hard surface and a softer inside to resist wear
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A strong steel alloy with chromium and nickel that resists rust and stays flexible at different temperatures
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A strong metal made with chromium and tungsten that resists heat and wear
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High-quality steel made by melting iron with charcoal in a small metal pot so the metal becomes pure and strong
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Hard steel with a wavy pattern used to make strong, decorated sword blades
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A type of steel that does not rust easily and is not magnetic, used for medical instruments and cooking pots
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Steel that contains 10–14% manganese and stands up to wear and strong impacts
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A type of steel that contains about 0.9% carbon and forms a fine, layered structure when it cools
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A very hard steel with 10 to 14 percent manganese that resists wear and shock
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A type of steel that is not very soft or very hard used when strength and flexibility are needed
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Very hard, strong steel used for tools and machine parts that resists wear
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Steel with more carbon that is very strong and not easy to bend, often used for tools and blades
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A type of metal that stays hard at high temperatures used to make cutting tools like drills
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A kind of steel with more than 0.9% carbon that has extra hard parts and resists wear
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A type of steel with less than 0.9% carbon that has both softer and harder parts
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Metal made by adding nickel to steel so it resists rust and is very strong
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A type of steel cooled quickly in oil so it becomes very hard and does not wear away easily
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A strong steel that has vanadium added to make it harder and more heat resistant
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A very hard metal used for tools that contains tungsten and resists heat
How Coated
Surface Forms
Etymology
To steel something (as a verb) originally meant to put a steel edge on it or cover it with steel, so the action takes its name directly from the metal steel.