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steellike

  • a word derived from steel.
    steel
    noun
    any of various modified forms of iron, artificially produced, having a carbon content less than that of pig iron and more than that of wrought iron, and having qualities of hardness, elasticity, and strength varying according to composition and heat treatment: generally categorized as having a high, medium, or low-carbon content.

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Hagar saw a smile play ironically on Telford's face—saw it followed by a steellike fierceness in the eye.

From An Unpardonable Liar by Gilbert Parker

Combining steellike strength and durability with its great natural beauty, the crystal was replacing metal in all construction work and the demand was enormous.

From Treachery in Outer Space by Louis Glanzman

The expression of the Texan's face did not change, but curious little flecks of light appeared in his steellike eyes.

From Kid Wolf of Texas by Paul S. (Paul Sylvester) Powers