Metal Definition & Meaning
metal
- adjective
- 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
- any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
- 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
- cover with metal
"Metal" in song lyrics
See how metal is used in real songs:
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"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
Words that rhyme with metal
Usage tips for "metal"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does metal mean?
- 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 any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
- What part of speech is metal?
- Metal is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does metal have?
- Metal has 4 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).