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Metal Definition: Hard Material and Heavy Metal Music (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：hard, shiny material (metal)

metal 🔊

/ˈmɛtəl/

A hard, shiny material like iron, gold, or copper that can conduct electricity and heat and be shaped.

Metal objects including spoon, copper wire, rusty iron, and gold ring on wood

hard, shiny material 🔊

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/hɑːrd ˈʃaɪni məˈtɪriəl/

A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, and able to conduct electricity and heat, such as iron, gold, or copper.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'metallum' (mine, mineral), from Greek 'metallon' (mine, metal).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a medal made of shiny metal; both words sound alike and share the idea of a hard, valuable substance.

📖 Example

The new bridge is made of a very strong metal that won't rust easily. 🔊 The new bridge is made of a very strong metal that won't rust easily.

🔗 Collocations

heavy metal – Metals with high density, such as lead or mercury, or a genre of rock music.

metal fatigue – The weakening of metal caused by repeated stress or use.

precious metal – Valuable metals like gold, silver, and platinum.

🔄 Synonyms

ore (n.) – A naturally occurring solid material from which a metal can be extracted.

alloy (n.) – A mixture of two or more metals, or a metal mixed with another element.

mineral (n.) – A solid inorganic substance found in nature, often containing metals.

🚫 Antonyms

wood (n.) – A hard fibrous material that is neither metallic nor conductive.

plastic (n.) – A synthetic material that is typically not shiny and does not conduct electricity.

🌱 Derivatives

metallic (adj.) – Relating to or resembling metal.

metallurgy (n.) – The science of extracting and working with metals.

metalwork (n.) – Objects made from metal, or the craft of making them.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'metal' traces back to ancient Greek 'metallon', meaning a mine or quarry. It entered Latin as 'metallum' and later into English via French. Metals like copper and iron defined technological eras.

Meaning 2：loud energetic rock music (metal)

metal 🔊

/ˈmɛtəl/

A loud, energetic type of rock music with powerful guitars and strong rhythms, short for 'heavy metal'.

Rock musician playing electric guitar on stage with dramatic lighting

loud energetic rock music 🔊

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/laʊd ˌɛnərˈdʒɛtɪk rɒk ˈmjuːzɪk/

A genre of rock music that is loud, fast, and aggressive, characterized by powerful guitar riffs and strong rhythms, short for 'heavy metal'.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

When he feels stressed, he likes to listen to loud metal music with powerful guitar riffs. 🔊 When he feels stressed, he likes to listen to loud metal music with powerful guitar riffs.

🔗 Collocations

heavy metal – A subgenre of metal music known for its loudness and intensity.

metal band – A musical group that performs metal music.

thrash metal – A fast and aggressive subgenre of metal music.

🔄 Synonyms

rock (n.) – A broad genre of popular music that gave rise to metal.

hard rock (n.) – A louder, more intense form of rock music.

punk (n.) – A genre of music that shares speed and energy with metal but is often simpler.

🚫 Antonyms

classical music (n.) – A genre of music that is typically quiet, structured, and orchestral.

jazz (n.) – A genre that emphasizes improvisation and softer tones.

🌱 Derivatives

metaller (n.) – A fan of metal music.

metalhead (n.) – An enthusiastic fan of metal music.