Definition of Metal

Noun: metal me-t(u)l

Any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
- metallic element
A mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
- alloy
Broken rock used for repairing or making roads
- road metal
Loud and harsh sounding rock music with a strong beat; lyrics usually involve violent or fantastic imagery
- heavy metal, heavy metal music
(astronomy) any element other than hydrogen and helium
Molten glass that is to be blown or moulded

Adjective: metal me-t(u)l

Containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
"a metal compound";
- metallic, metalline [archaic]

Verb: metal (metalled,metalling, or [US] metaled,metaling) me-t(u)l