Any of a number of chemical elements in the periodic table that form a metallic bond with other metal atoms; generally shiny, somewhat malleable and hard, often a conductor of heat and electricity.

(music) Characterized by strong drum-beats and distorted guitars. / Having the emotional or social characteristics associated with metal music; brash, bold, frank, unyielding, etc.

To make a road using crushed rock, stones etc.

Designating direct contact between two metal items or elements.

Alternative spelling of metalled

simple past tense and past participle of metal

plural of metalate

(chemistry) Any chemical reaction in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by one of a metal

Alternative spelling of metallate

plural of metalation