all-steel

The new bridge is an all-steel structure spanning the wide river.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Made entirely of steel: "all-steel" describes an object or structure that is constructed wholly from steel, without significant use of other materials such as wood, plastic, or aluminum.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The new bridge is an all-steel design, ensuring maximum durability. (The bridge is built entirely from steel.)
  • He bought an all-steel bicycle frame for its strength and longevity. (The frame is made completely of steel.)
  • The factory produced all-steel cabinets for industrial kitchens. (The cabinets are constructed wholly from steel.)

Advanced Usage

• "all-steel construction": a method of building where steel is the primary and sole material.

  • The all-steel construction of the skyscraper made it resistant to earthquakes. (The building was built using only steel.)

• "all-steel body": typically used for vehicles or machinery where the outer shell or chassis is made entirely of steel.

  • The vintage car had an all-steel body, unlike modern cars that use composites. (The car's body was entirely steel.)

Variants and Related Words

• Steel (n): a hard, strong alloy of iron and carbon.

  • Steel is commonly used in construction. (The material itself.)

• Steel-clad (adj): covered or reinforced with steel.

  • The steel-clad door was nearly impossible to break. (The door had a steel covering.)

Synonyms

• Wholly steel: entirely made of steel.
• Steel-only: composed exclusively of steel.

Related Idioms

• "Steel yourself": to prepare mentally for something difficult or unpleasant (not directly related to "all-steel" but shares the root word).
  • She steeled herself for the bad news. (She prepared herself emotionally.)