Metal Definition & Meaning

metal
adjective
  1. containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal; "a metallic compound"; "metallic luster"; "the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades"- Ambrose Bierce
noun
  1. any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
  2. a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten; "brass is an alloy of zinc and copper"
verb
  1. cover with metal

"Metal" in song lyrics

See how metal is used in real songs:

  • "Faster than gas or pedal, just spread metal"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — God Twist
  • "To destroy 'im I'ma touch him with Heavy Metal"
    4th Disciple f/ Beretta 9, ShoGun Assason — Swordz
  • "Not a creature stirred, it reaks of subway metal"
    Aesop Rock — Flashflood

Usage tips for "metal"

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