plural
metals
plural
metals
Britannica Dictionary definition of METAL
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a substance (such as gold, tin, or copper) that usually has a shiny appearance, is a good conductor of electricity and heat, can be melted, and is usually capable of being shaped
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scraps/strips/sheets/lumps/pieces of metal
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a mixture of various kinds of metal
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sculptors who work in metal and clay
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often used before another noun
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see also heavy metal, sheet metal, precious metal at precious
put the pedal to the metal
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see 1pedal