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steel

Definition

noun: a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
noun: commercial iron that contains carbon in any amount up to about 1.7 percent as an essential alloying constituent, is malleable when under suitable conditions, and is distinguished from cast iron by its malleability and lower carbon content
verb: to overlay, point, or edge with steel
often used before another noun
synonyms: harden, chromium steel

Examples

a sharpening 'steel' [=a steel rod that has a rough surface and is used for sharpening knives]
He had a grip 'of steel'. = He had a grip 'like steel'. [=he had a very powerful grip]
She came from a 'steel town' [=a town where steel is made] in Pennsylvania.

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(..) and here I sit hosting one in my hall thanks to my son. See that sword? It's called Heartsbane. It's been in our family for years. It's Valyrian steel. Only a handful of them left in the world. It's supposed to go to my firstborn son after I die. To him. (..)
2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Blood of My Blood Season: 6 Episode 6