metal

metal is on the Basic English 850 List.

memory - metal - middle

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈmɛtəl/
• SAMPA: /"mEt@l/

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• Homophones: mettle, medal, meddle

Noun

Singular metal

Plural metals

1. (uncountable) Metal is a hard material, often shiny and easy to conduct electricity. Gold, silver, and steel are examples of metals.

   We replaced out our wood door with a stronger metal one.

Related words

• metallic
• heavy metal (music)