steele
n. C / Un. a very strong, hard metal made from iron and carbon. It is used to build things like cars, bridges, and tall buildings.
n. a hard, strong grey alloy of iron with carbon and usually other elements, used extensively as a structural and fabricating material.
The bridge is made of heavy steel.
Modern skyscrapers rely on a skeleton of reinforced steel to support their immense weight and height.
The industrial revolution was propelled by advancements in the mass production of steel, which allowed for the construction of expansive railway networks and durable machinery.
Uncountable when referring to the material in general; countable when referring to specific types or grades of the metal.
The steele is strong.The steel is strong.The spelling 'steele' is archaic; modern English uses 'steel' for the metal.