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metal

The correct spelling is metal.

How to pronounce metal

/ˈmɛtəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɛtəl/

Say it like: Met-al

The correct spelling is metal. (heading) Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from. For example: "We have American Airlines tickets, but it's on British Airways metal."

Usage Examples

We have American Airlines tickets, but it's on British Airways metal.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(heading) Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from.
  2. 2.A light tincture used in a coat of arms, specifically argent and or.
  3. 3.Molten glass that is to be blown or moulded to form objects.
  4. 4.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. 5.The substance that constitutes something or someone; matter; hence, character or temper; mettle.

verb

  1. 1.To make a road using crushed rock, stones etc.

adjective

  1. 1.Characterized by strong drum-beats and distorted guitars.
  2. 2.Having the emotional or social characteristics associated with metal music; brash, bold, frank, unyielding, etc.

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