Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The process of welding a piece of steel on that part of a cutting-instrument which is to receive the edge.
- noun The process of depositing a film of iron on engraved copperplates.
- noun In general, the operation of overlaying, tipping, or facing with steel.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The process of pointing, edging, or overlaying with steel; specifically, acierage. See
steel , v.
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- verb Present participle of
steel .
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Examples
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The ones that are against are only the rich ones that steeling from the people.
Tune in: Sen. Ben Nelson talks health care on CNN at 11 a.m. ET 2009
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Geronimo did not think it all out then, nor till long afterwards, but in steeling himself to set a point of – let it be granted – ecclesiatical propriety above the much weightier matter of human sympathy, and a regard for moral results on others, he had followed the Pharisees of old, rather than Him who imposed none but necessary burdens on the tremulous human mind.
Parables From Nature 1857
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"You had best go," said Grannie, looking up at the girl with her bright blue eyes, and a determined expression steeling her sweet old mouth almost to sternness.
Good Luck L. T. Meade 1884
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I thought that "steeling" 30 minutes of precious "enterteinment" time from the average American, will only alienate Obama and backfire.
Leah McElrath Renna: Five Reasons Why the Obama Infomercial was Worth the Cost 2008
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"steeling" energy from the circulating particles, combined with the acceleration which keeps their average energy constant, has a cooling effect on them; the circulating particles may be regarded as small antennas.
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Oil and gas executives are steeling for a slower and more costly permitting process that could hinder drilling even after the moratorium is lifted.
As offshore drilling moratorium nears an end, questions about what's next Juliet Eilperin 2010
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My father had a real anger management problem, so I was steeling myself for a real beat down when I heard him speak.
Robin Quivers: I Didn't Tell! Robin Quivers 2011
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My father had a real anger management problem, so I was steeling myself for a real beat down when I heard him speak.
Robin Quivers: I Didn't Tell! Robin Quivers 2011
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Here are nine techniques for steeling yourself for the challenges ahead.
Jeff Wise: The Nine Secrets of Courage From Extreme Fear (Photos) Jeff Wise 2011
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Here are nine techniques for steeling yourself for the challenges ahead.
Jeff Wise: The Nine Secrets of Courage From Extreme Fear (Photos) Jeff Wise 2011
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