Steel Wool (Noun)
Meaning
A mass of woven steel fibers used as an abrasive.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The carpenter used steel wool to smooth out the rough wood surface before applying paint.
- She scrubbed the rusty bike chain with steel wool to remove the corrosion and grime.
- The auto body shop worker used fine-grade steel wool to polish the car's chrome wheels.
- To remove stubborn stains, the cook scrubbed the pot with steel wool and soap.
- The furniture restorer used a steel wool pad to gently remove the old varnish from the antique table.