A simple, fixed, opaque body, fusible by heat.
A well- known body, such as gold, silver, copper, iron, & c.; broken stones used for roads; broken glass for the melting- pot.
See mettle.
Metallic.
“ Carse stepped to the metal seat and sat down. ” The Affair of the Brains, - Anthony Gilmore.
“ Carse stepped to the metal seat and sat down. ”
“ He felt now that there was indeed a strong, hard metal in him; fear had put it there- or was it fear itself? ” Way of the Lawless, - Max Brand.
“ He felt now that there was indeed a strong, hard metal in him; fear had put it there- or was it fear itself? ”
Not having a winning or attractive appearance.