steeled
stiːld
Definition

Definition of steeled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
psychologymentally prepared for a difficult task
  • She was steeled for the challenging conversation ahead.
fortified prepared ready
2.
resiliencehardened or toughened in character
  • Years of hardship had left him steeled and unyielding.
fortified hardened toughened
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Origin of steeled

Old English, stelan (to steal)

Examples of steeled in a sentence

  • They were steeled for the long journey ahead.
  • Her steeled resolve was evident in her eyes.
  • The soldiers were steeled by the harsh training.

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  1. French:endurci, aguerri, ...
  2. German:vorbereitet, gehärtet, ...
  3. Italian:preparata, indurito, ...
  4. Spanish:fortalecido, endurecido, ...
  5. Portuguese:preparada, endurecido, ...
  6. Chinese:做好了心理准备, 坚强, ...
  7. Japanese:覚悟した, 鍛えられた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَصَلِّب, مُقَوّى, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְחוּשָּׁל, מְחוּשָׁל, ...
  10. Russian:готовая, закаленный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підготовлений, загартований, ...
  12. Hindi:मानसिक रूप से तैयार, तपा हुआ, ...
steel
stiːl

Definition of steel - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
materialsstrong metal made from iron and carbon
  • The bridge is constructed from steel.
alloy iron metal
2.
hardnessextreme hardness or resilience
  • Her determination was as strong as steel.
fortitude sturdiness

Adjective

1.
appearancehaving a gray color or very strong, hard quality
  • Her steel gaze was intimidating.
metallic steely
2.
materialmade from the metal steel
  • The steel bridge was built to last.
alloyed iron metallic

Verb

1.
psychologyintr.prepare mentally for a challenging situationintr.
  • She steeled herself to face the hostile crowd..
brace fortify strengthen
2.
metalworktr.cover or edge with hard metaltr.
  • The craftsman steeled the blade for durability.
fortify harden
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Images of steel

  • steel: tool for sharpening knives
    tool for sharpening knives

Expressions with steel

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prepare mentally for something difficult
She steeled herself before giving the bad news.
sharp and quick intelligence
Her mind is like a steel trap, catching every detail.
sword or bayonet made of steel
The soldiers charged with cold steel in their hands.
woman with gentle look but strong, determined character
She is a real steel magnolia in tough times.
fictional superhero known for strength and invulnerability
Superman is often called the man of steel.
ability to hold urine for a long time
He drank a lot but didn't need the bathroom, he has a bladder of steel.

Origin of steel

Proto-Germanic, stahl (standing firm)

Examples of steel in a sentence

  • The sculpture was crafted from stainless steel.
  • His resolve was tempered with steel.
  • The athlete's focus was unyielding, like steel.
  • Her dress was a beautiful steel shade.
  • The artist used a steel hue for the painting.
  • The chef reached for the steel to hone the blade.

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  1. French:acier, en acier, ...
  2. German:Stahl, stählern, ...
  3. Italian:acciaio, d'acciaio, ...
  4. Spanish:acero, de acero, ...
  5. Portuguese:aço, de aço, ...
  6. Chinese:钢, 钢铁般, ...
  7. Japanese:鋼鉄, 鋼のような, ...
  8. Arabic:فُولَاذ, فُولاذِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּלָדָה, שֶׁל פְּלָדָה, ...
  10. Russian:сталь, стальной, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сталь, сталевий, ...
  12. Hindi:इस्पात, फौलादी, ...
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