metal

/ˈmɛtəl/
adjective
  1. Made of or relating to metal.
    • She wore a metal bracelet on her wrist.
    • The metal roof clattered in the rain.
    • They installed metal detectors at the entrance.
noun
  1. A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, and able to conduct heat and electricity, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
    • Gold is a precious metal used in jewelry.
    • The bridge is made of strong metal like steel.
    • Recycling metal helps protect the environment.
  2. A type of loud, aggressive rock music with heavy guitar riffs and strong rhythms.
    • She discovered metal music in high school and never stopped listening.
    • He loves listening to heavy metal on his headphones.
    • The metal band played a concert that shook the stadium.
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