steel

nouns

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
steel
is derived from
steely
is a type of (narrower)
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
"brass is an alloy of zinc and copper"
alloy, metal
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
blade, brand, steel, sword
knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod
steel
is a type of (narrower)
any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper
"a knife sharpener"
sharpener

verbs

get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
nerve, steel
cover, plate, or edge with steel
steel
is a type of (narrower)
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
"cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers"
cover