steel
/stiːl/ sustantivo B1En español: acero, chaira
- An artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness.
- Bladed or pointed weapons, as swords, javelins, daggers.
- A piece used for striking sparks from flint or ferrocerium.
- Armor.
- A honing steel, a tool used to sharpen or hone metal blades.
- Pieces used to strengthen, support, or expand an item of clothing.
- An engraving plate.
- Projectiles.
Plural steels
Phrasal verbs y expresiones
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I am more likely to give help than to ask it”--Bagheera stretched out one paw and admired the steel-blue, ripping-chisel talons at the end of it--“still I should like to know.”
He was a foeman worthy of her steel.
I tell you, Watson, this time we have got a foeman who is worthy of our steel.
I told you in London, Watson, and I tell you now again, that we have never had a foeman more worthy of our steel.”
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