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metal

UK
/ˈmɛt.əl/
US
/ˈmɛt̬.əl/

Translations

metalnoun
metals
pl
UK
/ˈmɛt.əl/
US
/ˈmɛt̬.əl/
The bridge was constructed using a combination of metal and concrete.
Le pont a été construit à partir d'une combinaison de métal et de béton.
métalGenre musical.
He enjoys listening to heavy metal bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden.
Il aime écouter des groupes de métal comme Metallica et Iron Maiden.
Additional translations
paraisonEn verrerie, pour le verre en fusion avant le soufflage ou le moulage.
empierrementPour le revêtement de chaussées ou de chemins avec des pierres concassées.
Synonyms
alloy
element
material
substance
steel
iron
copper
bronze
tin
zinc
metalverb
metaled
Past Simple
metaled
Past Participle
metaling
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɛt.əl/
US
/ˈmɛt̬.əl/
Chiefly British; means to surface a road with broken stone or to coat with metal.
empierrerPour les routes et chemins.
The rural roads were metalled during the summer to improve access.
Les routes rurales ont été empierrées pendant l'été afin d'améliorer l'accès.
The company metals the plastic components to provide electromagnetic shielding.
L'entreprise métallise les composants en plastique pour assurer un blindage électromagnétique.
Synonyms
plate
galvanize
coat
electroplate
tin
nickel
silver (verb)
gold-plate
metalize
metallize
alloy (with)
sheath with metal
cover with metal
metaladjective
more metal
Comp.
most metal
Super.
UK
/ˈmɛt.əl/
US
/ˈmɛt̬.əl/
The sculpture had a metal sheen that caught the sunlight beautifully.
La sculpture avait un éclat métallique qui captait magnifiquement la lumière du soleil.
Additional translations
métalPour la musique et la culture rock.
Synonyms
metallic
metalline
metalliferous
made of metal
metal-made
metallic-looking

Definitions

metalnoun
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, such as iron, gold, silver, and aluminum.
The bridge was constructed using a combination of metal and concrete.
A type of music characterized by a strong beat, amplified instrumentation, and often aggressive or rebellious themes.
He enjoys listening to heavy metal bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden.
Molten glass before it is blown or cast.
The artisan carefully shaped the metal into a beautiful vase.
Broken stone, gravel, or similar hard material used to surface roads or paths.
After the rain, the workers spread fresh metal on the country lane.
metalverb
To surface or pave (a road, track, etc.) with broken stone, gravel, or similar material.
The rural roads were metalled during the summer to improve access.
To coat, plate, or impregnate with metal.
The company metals the plastic components to provide electromagnetic shielding.
metaladjective
Relating to or resembling metal; having the characteristics of metal, such as being shiny, hard, or conductive.
The sculpture had a metal sheen that caught the sunlight beautifully.
Pertaining to a genre of rock music characterized by a heavy use of electric guitars, strong rhythms, and often aggressive or dark themes.
The band played a metal concert that left the audience energized and exhilarated.
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