Meaning & use
metal
A solid material, typically hard, shiny, and able to conduct heat and electricity, such as iron, gold, or copper.
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The bridge was constructed from steel, a strong and durable metal.
She wore a bracelet made of a lightweight metal alloy.
A note on using this word
Metal also informally refers to heavy metal music, a distinct cultural sense from the material.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A genre of rock music characterized by loud, distorted guitars and intense rhythms.
He blasted metal from his car speakers on the drive home.
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