Simple meaning
What does Metal mean?
a strong hard material used to make things.
Dictionary definition
a hard material such as iron, steel, or aluminum used to make many objects.
Example sentences
Metal in a sentence
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We used the word metal in our vocabulary notebook sentence.
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In class reading, the paragraph used metal to describe an object or material clearly.
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During discussion, students explained how metal changes the meaning of a science or classroom instruction.
Synonyms
Words like Metal
alloya mixture of metals
metal materialgeneral phrase for this substance
Antonyms
Opposite words
wooda non-metal material from trees
plastica non-metal synthetic material
Word family
Metal word family
Base word
metal
noun
metal
Base form.
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What does metal mean?
METAL means a strong hard material used to make things.
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