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Mettle Or Metal Crossword Clue

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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

37%6 Showing mettle - or metal?
adjective satellite

• resembling steel as in hardness

• resembling steel in hardness

27%7Mettle
noun

• a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

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New York Times01 Nov 2009 Down 16
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