1. plural of steel; types or pieces of steel

1. third person singular present of steel; prepares oneself mentally for something difficult
2. third person singular present of steel; makes hard or strong like steel

Examples

• The factory produces different grades of steels for construction.
• High-carbon steels are used in tool manufacturing.
• She steels herself before entering the exam room.
• He steels his nerves before the important presentation.
• The blacksmith steels the blade through careful heating and cooling.
• Regular exercise steels the body against illness.
• The coach steels his team’s resolve before the championship game.