Damascus steel

noun

hand-wrought steel, made in various Asian countries, from parts of a bloom of heterogeneous composition, repeatedly folded over and welded and finally etched to reveal the resulting grain: used especially for sword blades.

Origin of Damascus steel

First recorded in 1720–30

Also called damask, damask steel.

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British Dictionary definitions for Damascus steel

Damascus steel

noun

history a hard flexible steel with wavy markings caused by forging the metal in strips: used for sword blades

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