1. (

• steel

) an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range ;

2. (

• sword ,
• blade ,
• brand ,
• steel ,

) a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard ;

3. (

• steel

) knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod ;

1. (

• steel ,
• nerve

) get ready for something difficult or unpleasant ;

2. (

• steel

) cover, plate, or edge with steel ;