steelie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A zinc-coated steel one-cent (penny) coin, produced during World War II because of copper shortages.
  2. A steel bearing ball used as a marble.
  3. A steel wheel.
  4. A steel-toe boot.

Pronunciation

/ˈstiːli/ En-us-steely.ogg

Word forms

steelie steelies

Etymology

From steel + -ie.

Related words

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