metal

/mˈɛtə‌l/

/ˈmɛtəɫ/

[noun] [adjective] [verb]

Metal

[NOUN]

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through it, such as gold, iron, etc.

synonyms : metallic element

a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

synonyms : alloy

metal

[ADJECTIVE]

containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal

synonyms : metal(a)

metallic

antonyms : nonmetallic

to metal

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

cover with metal

Examples

1. Our players kept the pedal to the metal all season long.

2. The metal rod began to bend under the weight of the heavy load.

3. The metal rod began to bend under the weight of the heavy object.

4. The metal handle became hot when left in the sun.

Nearby words

metacarpophalangeal joint