"cold steel" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cold steel (uncountable)
  1. (military, historical) A sword, bayonet or similar weapon made of steel. Tags: historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Military Related terms: bayonet, bright lights and cold steel, Pickett's charge, saber
    Sense id: en-cold_steel-en-noun-zW6HNn45 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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