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metal

noun

/ˈmɛtəl/

Meaning

A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.

The ring was made of precious metal.

heavy metal

alloy, element, mineral, ore, substance

nonmetal, plastic, wood

metal detector, metal object, precious metal, sheet metal

Power and influence over others; control or command.

hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition

lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude

A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.

the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a story or play

the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and...