steel-faced
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of steel-faced
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Among the homeowners’ splurges is the custom, steel-faced gas fireplace with a built-in TV cabinet in the living area.
From Washington Post
They may not be blue-eyed and steel-faced like the Russians but there's plenty of them and Americans should do what we can to help our own people.
From Time
The life of a photogravure plate without steel facing does not last much beyond 75 impressions, so that if an edition is needed, send the plate to any good printer who will have it steel-faced for you; their charges are very moderate, about 50 cents for a 4 × 6 plate.
From Project Gutenberg
From the hall came, the rich muffled chimes of a steel-faced Sheraton clock.
From Project Gutenberg
Zinc plates can be steel-faced, but the facing cannot be renewed, as it cannot be removed.
From Project Gutenberg
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