Steel (Verb)
Meaning 1
Get ready for something difficult or unpleasant.
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- She steeled herself for the news that the doctor was about to deliver.
- He steeled himself for the grueling hike up the mountain.
- After hearing about the upcoming layoffs, the employees steeled themselves for the worst.
- She had to steel herself before confronting her cheating partner.
- The firefighter steeled himself as he charged into the burning building.
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Meaning 2
Cover, plate, or edge with steel.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The soldiers' boots were steel-plated for extra protection on the battlefield.
- To prevent the tank from rusting, we need to steel the hull with a special coating.
- The ancient warriors used leather straps steel-edged with thin metal for extra support in combat.
- The factory's machinery had steel-lined parts to increase durability and lifespan.
- The warrior's sword had a steel-reinforced handle to withstand the force of strong blows.