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noun • an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard • knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod verb • get ready for something difficult or unpleasant • cover, plate, or edge with steel | ||||||||
| 38% | 5 | "All ___ is metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry": G. K. Chesterton | ||||||
noun • informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) verb • use slang or vulgar language • fool or hoax • abuse with coarse language | ||||||||
| 27% | 8 | Deprive of strength - not, as is commonly believed, to give strength | ||||||
verb • weaken mentally or morally • disturb the composure of | ||||||||
Metaphor For Strength Crossword Clue
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STEEL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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STEEL
Updated: October 11, 2023
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1 | "All ___ is metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry": G. K. Chesterton
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20 Jul 2010 | New York Times / 20 Jul 2010 |
2 | Deprive of strength - not, as is commonly believed, to give strength
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30 Jun 2021 | New York Times / 30 Jun 2021 |
3 | Metaphor for a difficult ordeal
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23 Jul 2022 | New York Times / 23 Jul 2022 |
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5 | Novel metaphor Otto translated
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15 Jan 2012 | The Guardian Everyman / 15 Jan 2012 |
6 | Often used as a metaphor for something pure and beautiful | |
7 | Often used as a metaphor for strength and durability |
