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
metalled
Past Simple
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.