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noun
Any of a variety of carbon and alloy steels that are particularly suited for making tools.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
alloy steel that is suitable for making tools; is hard and tough and can retain a cutting edge
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: alloy steel
Narrower terms: high-speed steel, hot-work steel
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