steel

Noun

• knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod

• a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

• an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

Verb

• cover, plate, or edge with steel

• get ready for something difficult or unpleasant

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  sword , blade , brand , nerve