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magnet

Definition

  • noun: a piece of material (such as iron or steel) that is able to attract certain metals
  • noun: a body having the property of attracting iron and producing a 'magnetic' field external to itself
  • often + 'for'
  • synonyms: lodestone, ambition, artificial magnet

Examples

  • ('US') a 'refrigerator magnet' [=a small object with a magnet attached to it that can stick to a refrigerator or other metal surface]

  • a controversial politician who has become a 'magnet for' criticism [=who attracts a great deal of criticism]

  • The town is a 'magnet for' tourists in the summer months.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Hang on! Woody! What do we do? We'll be okay if we stay togeth... -Woody! -Slinky! lt's a magnet! Watch out! Don't worry, Slink, we'll get you down. You might wanna take a look at this. Quick! Grab something metal! You heard the guy. lt's not working! (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3