| steel |
a hard, strong metal alloy composed of iron and carbon, and used for making machines, tools, knives, and the like. [7 definitions] |
| steel band |
a musical group, of a type originating in Trinidad, whose instruments are chiefly steel oil drums cut to varying heights. |
| steel blue |
a metallic blue-gray color. |
| steel drum |
a West Indian percussion instrument traditionally made from a metal oil barrel. A steel drum has a bowl-like shape, and different notes are produced by striking distinct indented areas within the bowl. |
| steel gray |
a dark bluish gray color. |
| steel guitar |
a type of electric guitar with raised metal strings that is played by plucking while pressing a steel bar against the strings. |
| steelhead |
a rainbow trout that migrates to the sea before returning to spawn in fresh water. |
| steel mill |
a factory in which steel is made and processed; steelworks. |
| steelpan |
a percussion instrument originating in Trinidad, traditionally made from a metal oil drum. A steelpan has a bowl-like shape, and different notes are produced by striking distinct indented areas within the bowl; steel drum. |
| steel wool |
a ball or pad made of fine threadlike steel shavings, that is used for cleaning and polishing. |
| steelworker |
a person who works in a steel mill. |
| steely |
resembling steel in color, hardness, or strength. [3 definitions] |
| steelyard |
a balance or scale, consisting of two unequal arms, in which the object to be weighed is suspended from the shorter arm and its weight determined by a movable counterpoise that slides along the graduated longer arm. |
| steenbok |
a small antelope found in grassy areas of eastern and southern Africa. |
| steep1 |
having a sharp slope or incline. [3 definitions] |
| steep2 |
to submerge and leave in a liquid, esp. for extracting an essential element, cleaning, or softening; soak. [5 definitions] |
| steepen |
to incline at a greater angle. |
| steeple |
a tall, narrow structure on top of a building, often including a pointed spire. [2 definitions] |
| steeplechase |
a long race during which riders on horseback leap over natural or artificial obstacles. [2 definitions] |
| steeplejack |
someone who builds or repairs steeples or other tall structures. |
| steer1 |
to cause to move in a desired direction, as with a steering wheel, oar, rudder, or the like. [5 definitions] |