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Definition metal in British English

metal noun

noun
/ˈmet(ə)l/
1

a hard, usually shiny element that exists naturally in the ground or in rock, for example lead, gold, or iron. Metals are usually good conductors of heat and electricity and are used to make things such as tools, machines, weapons etc

Example

a frame made of metal

Example

precious metals such as silver

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1.1

an alloy such as steel that is made from two or more metals combined together, or a metal combined with a non-metal

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1.2

used about something that is made of metal

Example

a metal buckle/a metal basin

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Definition metal in British English