cold steel
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Spanish conquistadors who invaded Mexico, for example, put greater faith in crossbows and cold steel than the arquebus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
One place where his demeanor takes a serious turn is the weight room, cold steel never smiling back.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025
Tentacular growths begin to invade the offshore structure, shimmering with oily iridescence against the rig’s dull, cold steel.
From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024
In an interesting twist on the usual romantic stories, it was cold steel which brought them together.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2022
“Typical,” muttered Mulch, flattening his ear to the cold steel.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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