METAL
-noun
1. any of a number of chemical elements, such as iron or
copper, that are often lustrous ductile solids, have basic oxides, form
positive ions, and are good conductors of heat and electricity
2. an alloy, such as brass or steel, containing one or more
of these elements
3. (printing) type made of metal
4. the substance of glass in a molten state or as the
finished product
5. short for road metal (crushed rock, broken stone, etc.,
used to construct a road)
6. (informal) short for heavy metal (a type of rock music
characterized by a strong beat and amplified instrumental effects, sometimes
with violent, or nihilistic lyrics)
7. (navy)
a. the total weight of projectiles that can be shot by a
ship's guns at any one time
b. the total weight or number of a ship's guns
8. Also called: heavy element (astronomy) any element
heavier than helium
9. (heraldry) gold or silver
10. (plural) the rails of a railway
-adj.
11. made of metal
-verb
12. to fit or cover with metal
13. to make or mend (a road) with road metal
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