metal - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'metal' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Metal

[ n.]

- An elementary substance, as sodium, calcium, or copper, whose oxide or hydroxide has basic rather than acid properties, as contrasted with the nonmetals, or metalloids. No sharp line can be drawn between the metals and nonmetals, and certain elements partake of both acid and basic qualities, as chromium, manganese, bismuth, etc.
- Ore from which a metal is derived; -- so called by miners.
- A mine from which ores are taken.
- The substance of which anything is made; material; hence, constitutional disposition; character; temper.
- Courage; spirit; mettle. See Mettle.
- The broken stone used in macadamizing roads and ballasting railroads.
- The effective power or caliber of guns carried by a vessel of war.
- Glass in a state of fusion.
- The rails of a railroad.

2 . Metal

[ v. t.]

- To cover with metal; as, to metal a ship's bottom; to metal a road.

Meaning of 'metal' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . metal

[ n]

Meaning (1):
- a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

Example in sentence:

brass is an alloy of zinc and copper

2 . metal

[ a]

Meaning (2):
- containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal

Example in sentence:

a metallic compound;
metallic luster;
the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades

Nearby Words:

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Metallic
The term "Metallic" refers to a form of polish. It refers to a texture or color that affects metals. Metal particles.......
Pre-treatment (metal)
Pre-treatment (metal), this is the chemical treatment of an unpainted metal surface prior to painting, to promote adhesion and corrosion

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