Dictionary entryCEFR A2noun
metal
IPA pronunciation: /ˈmetl/
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металл
English definition
A hard, shiny material such as iron, gold, or steel.
Example
The bridge is made of metal and concrete.
Collocations
- metal detector
- heavy metal
- metal surface
- scrap metal
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