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metaller

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈmɛtələ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

One who metals a road.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

One who listens to heavy metal music.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: headbanger, metalhead, metallist

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek μέτᾰλλον (métăllon)der. Latin metallum Old French metalbor. Middle English metal English metal English -er English metaller From metal + -er.