Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: metal
IPA transcription: [m'ɛtəl]
Pronunciations of metal
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: metallic, metal(a)
    Meaning: containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal; "a metallic compound"; "metallic luster"; "the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades"- Ambrose Bierce
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: metallic_element, metal
    Meaning: any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: metal
    Meaning: cover with metal
Usage examples
  • His fingers touched the metal knob at last.
  • His hands passed over a riveted joint of metal plates.
  • The metal was soft enough to be sheered through by the stroke.
  • I staggered up, and tugging the metal from him turned on the next.
  • She was already crouched with her feet braced against a metal beam.
  • "Just see the power of this metal over the cleverest lad in the world!
  • The article in question was made of metal and was cylindrical in shape.
  • This overlapped a length of pitted metal, large plates riveted together.
  • I grasped its barrel, reached upward and struck with its heavy metal butt.
  • His clawing hands clutched something solid and substantial, an upright bar of metal.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Compact Cassette, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Asteroid belt, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Cyberpunk, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording The Aleph (short story), License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Metal umlaut, License CC BY-SA 4.0