steel

steel [-'s] n

OE < Germanic 'made of metal, firm, rigid'.

1. Refined metal; carburate of iron; strong durable substance; [fig.] bravery; nerve; courage; extraordinary endurance.
2. Metal made from iron and carbon.
3. Durability; firmness; hardness; physical strength.
4. Sword; dagger; spear; offensive weapon; [fig.] cruelty; rudeness; social coldness; harshness in manner.