steelman
/ˈstilˌmæn/
noun
- A person who works in the steel industry, especially in making or shaping steel.
- My grandfather was a steelman at the local mill for forty years.
- The union represents thousands of steelmen across the country.
- The steelman carefully monitored the temperature of the molten metal.
- In debate or argument, a technique of presenting the strongest possible version of an opponent's argument before responding to it.
- Instead of attacking a weak point, try a steelman to show you understand their view.
- A good steelman makes the discussion more productive and fair.
- She used a steelman of his position to clarify the real disagreement.
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