steel
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(verb) get ready for something difficult or unpleasant |
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Synonyms: nerve |
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Related Words: brace, poise |
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| 2. |
(noun) a ridged steel rod used to sharpen knives |
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Related Words: sharpener |
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(noun) an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon and manganese; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range |
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Related Words: Damascus steel, Damask steel, alloy, alloy steel, austenitic steel, carbon steel, case-hardened steel, chisel steel, crucible steel, hard steel, low-carbon steel, medium steel, mild steel, quenched steel, soft-cast steel, structural steel |
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(noun) a cutting or thrusting weapon with a long blade |
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Synonyms: blade, brand, sword |
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Related Words: Excalibur, arm, backsword, broadsword, cavalry sword, cutlas, cutlass, falchion, fencing sword, rapier, saber, sabre, weapon, weapon system |
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