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Steeling

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: 1

Definition: The act of making someone or something stronger and more resilient, often by instilling courage or determination.

Example: After her heartbreaking loss, she gave herself a pep talk, steeling herself for the upcoming challenges.

Related Products: Self-help books, Inspirational quote posters

Sense: 2

Definition: The process of hardening or tempering steel through heat treatment to increase its strength and durability.

Example: The blacksmith is steeling the blade by heating it in the forge and then quenching it in oil.

Related Products: Forging tools, Heat treatment equipment

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1

Definition: The process or act of reinforcing or strengthening something, typically a structure or material, with steel.

Example: The steeling of the bridge pillars allowed it to withstand the force of the raging river.

Related Products: Structural steel, Reinforcing bars

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: 1

Definition: Describing something that has been fortified or reinforced with steel to make it stronger.

Example: The steeling process gave the newly constructed building a high level of durability.

Related Products: Steel structural panels, Steel reinforced concrete