Any of various alloys based on iron containing carbon (usually 0.1-0.7 per cent) and often small quantities of other elements such as phosphorus, sulphur, manganese, chromium, and nickel. Steels exhibit a variety of properties, such as strength, machinability, malleability, etc., depending on their composition and the way they have been treated.
a ridged steel rod used to sharpen knives
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon and manganese; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
a cutting or thrusting weapon with a long blade
knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
cover, plate, or edge with steel
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
