steel

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈstiːl/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/stil/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(stēl)


steel
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Sense: Noun: bladed weapon
Synonyms:
blade Collocations, sword Collocations, knife Collocations, dagger Collocations, rapier, longsword, broadsword, smallsword, short sword, dirk, saber Collocations, sabre (UK), claymore, scimitar, weapon Collocations, foil Collocations, lance
Sense: Verb: strengthen
Synonyms:
strengthen Collocations, toughen, toughen up (informal), harden Collocations, fortify, brace Collocations, make sb stronger, prepare Collocations, ready Collocations, sharpen up, hone Collocations
Sense: Verb: get ready for battle, etc. - followed by 'yourself'
Synonyms:
brace yourself, prepare yourself, ready yourself, steady yourself, fortify yourself, psych yourself up (informal), get ready, gird your loins, prepare for action, prepare for battle, prepare to do battle


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