1. (noun) a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

• blade
• brand
• sword

2. (verb) get ready for something difficult or unpleasant

• nerve

1. (noun) an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

• alloy
• metal

2. (noun) a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

• arm
• weapon
• weapon system

3. (noun) knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod

• sharpener

4. (verb) get ready for something difficult or unpleasant

• brace
• poise

5. (verb) cover, plate, or edge with steel

• cover

1. (noun) an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

• alloy steel
• austenitic steel
• carbon steel
• case-hardened steel
• chisel steel
• crucible steel
• damascus steel
• damask steel
• hard steel
• low-carbon steel
• mild steel
• soft-cast steel
• medium steel
• quenched steel
• structural steel

2. (noun) a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

• backsword
• broadsword
• cavalry sword
• saber
• sabre
• cutlas
• cutlass
• falchion
• fencing sword
• rapier
• tuck

1. (noun) an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

• steely

2. (verb) get ready for something difficult or unpleasant

• heart
• mettle
• nerve
• spunk