metal

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛtəl/
[ˈmɛ.ɾɫ̩]
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

(heading) Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from.

2 Definition

A light tincture used in a coat of arms, specifically argent and or.

3 Definition

Molten glass that is to be blown or moulded to form objects.

4 Definition

A category of rock music encompassing a number of genres (including thrash metal, death metal, heavy metal, etc.) characterized by strong drum-beats and distorted guitars.

5 Definition

The substance that constitutes something or someone; matter; hence, character or temper; mettle.

6 Definition

The effective power or calibre of guns carried by a vessel of war.

7 Definition

(in the plural) The rails of a railway.

8 Definition

(travel) The actual airline operating a flight, rather than any of the codeshare operators.

Example Sentences
  • We have American Airlines tickets, but it's on British Airways metal.
Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make a road using crushed rock, stones etc.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Characterized by strong drum-beats and distorted guitars.

2 Definition

Having the emotional or social characteristics associated with metal music; brash, bold, frank, unyielding, etc.