"metal" meaning in English

See metal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈmɛtəl/ Audio: en-us-metal.ogg [US], en-uk-metal.ogg [UK] Forms: metal [singular], metals [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Metal is a hard material, often shiny. Gold, silver, and steel are examples of metals.
    Sense id: simple-metal-en-noun-PWUZu6f0
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          "text": "We replaced out our wood door with a stronger metal one."
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        "mettle",
        "medal",
        "meddle"
      ]
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