noun “metal”
singular metal, plural metals or uncountable
- a solid mineral substance that is typically hard, shiny, and allows heat and electricity to pass through it
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Copper is a metal that is used in wires because it conducts electricity well.
- a type of rock music known for its strong drum-beats and distorted guitars, including styles like thrash metal and heavy metal
She loves listening to metal because of its intense energy and powerful guitar solos.
adjective “metal”
base form metal, non-gradable
- composed of a metal substance
The metal spoon felt cold against her lips.
- describes music with strong drum-beats and distorted guitars
The band's metal sound, complete with thunderous drums and screeching guitars, filled the arena with energy.