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Metal

/ˈmɛ.təl/ · noun

Meaning

(heading) Chemical elements or alloys, their ores, and the mines where their ores come from..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (heading) Chemical elements or alloys, their ores, and the mines where their ores come from.
  2. (heraldry) A light tincture used in a coat of arms, specifically argent (white or silver) and or (gold).
  3. (glassblowing) Molten glass that is to be blown or moulded to form objects.
  4. (music) A category of rock music encompassing a number of genres (including thrash metal, death metal, heavy metal, etc.) characterized by strong drumbeats and distorted guitars.
  5. (figurative, archaic) The substance that constitutes something or someone; matter; hence, character or temper.
  6. The effective power or calibre of guns carried by a vessel of war.
  7. (UK, in the plural) The rails of a railway.
  8. (informal, travel, aviation) The actual airline operating a flight, rather than any of the codeshare operators.

Example Sentences

While the motive is still under investigation, authorities said that Matthews’ interest in black metal music may have influenced his behavior.
Leonato. Well, neece, I hope to ſee you one day fitted with a husband. / Beatrice. Not till God make men of ſome other mettall then earth, would it not grieue a woman to be over-maſtred with a peece of valiant duſt?
Th' Ambitious Youth, too Covetous of Fame, / Too full of Angells Metal in his Frame, / Unvvarily vvas led from Vertues vvays, / Made Drunk vvith Honour, and Debauch'd vvith Praiſe.
We have American Airlines tickets, but it's on British Airways metal.
The beast will destroy everything in his path With this song on the upcoming brawl It sure is a long one and tough to pronounce but It's the most metal title of all
Top tip: Bowling gloves are for sissies, although they look metal as fuck.

Synonyms for metal

metalmettlemetallicmetallic element

Antonyms for metal

nonmetal

Related Words

bronzemetallicmetallikegoldgold-bearingargentiferousauriferousgildedgoldentinnybimetalaluminiferousaluminoussilverantimonialbimetallicmetallic elementalloyironsteel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does metal mean?

Metal means (heading) Chemical elements or alloys, their ores, and the mines where their ores come from..

What is a synonym for metal?

Common synonyms include metal, mettle, metallic, metallic element.

What is the opposite of metal?

Possible antonyms include nonmetal.

How do you use metal in a sentence?

While the motive is still under investigation, authorities said that Matthews’ interest in black metal music may have influenced his behavior.

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