[stiːl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a hard, strong grey or bluish-grey alloy of iron with carbon and usually other elements, used as a structural and fabricating material
(e.g: steel girders)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English stȳle, stēli, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch staal, German Stahl, also to stay. The verb dates from the late 16th century

[stiːl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- mentally prepare (oneself) to do or face something difficult
(e.g: his team were steeling themselves for disappointment)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English stȳle, stēli, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch staal, German Stahl, also to stay. The verb dates from the late 16th century