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metal vs type metal

type metal vs metal

metal and type metal both are nouns.

metal is an adjective but type metal is not an adjective.

metal is a verb but type metal is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
metal Yes Yes Yes No
type metal Yes No No No
As nouns, type metal is a hyponym of metal; that is, type metal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than metal:
  • metal: a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
  • type metal: an alloy of tin and lead and antimony used to make printing type
metal (noun) type metal (noun)
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. an alloy of tin and lead and antimony used to make printing type
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
metal (adjective) type metal (adjective)
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
metal (verb) type metal (verb)
cover with metal
Difference between metal and type metal

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