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Word

steele

Phoneticssteele

/ˈstiɫ/

Definition

n. a common last name in English-speaking countries.

n. a surname of English and Scottish origin, originally derived from an occupational name or a nickname.

Examples

“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.”

Examples

simple

“The bridge is made of heavy steel.”

contextual

“Modern skyscrapers rely on a skeleton of reinforced steel to support their immense weight and height.”

complex

“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.”

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