metal
beginnerA2/ˈmɛtəl/ · met-al
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity.
Meanings
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity.
ایک ٹھوس مواد جو عام طور پر سخت، چمکدار، شکل بدلی جانے والی، پگھلنے والی، اور لچکدار ہوتی ہے، جو اچھی برقی اور حرارتی موصل ہوتی ہے۔
دھات
dhat
Common Collocations
- heavy metal
- metal frame
- metal detector
Example Sentences
The metal was heated until it melted.
دھات کو اتنا گرم کیا گیا کہ یہ پگھل گئی۔
Dhat ko itna garm kiya gaya ke yeh pighal gayi.
Gold is a precious metal.
سونا ایک قیمتی دھات ہے۔
Sona aik qeemti dhat hai.
The bike frame is made of lightweight metal.
بائیک کا دھاتی فریم ہلکے دھات کا بنا ہوا ہے۔
Bike ka dhaati frame halke dhat ka bana hua hai.
Easily Confused With
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See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Remember that metals are hard and shiny like kitchen appliances.
Imagine a shiny metal pot on a stove.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
لوحِ دہر پر نقش ہوتی ہے جہاں دھات،
Lohr-e-dehar par naqsh hoti hai jahan dhat,
Where metal leaves an impression on the canvas of the world,
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دھات میں راحت ہے
Dhat mein rahat hai
There is comfort in metal.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "metallum" — mine, metal
First known use: 14th century
The term 'metal' has evolved from the Latin 'metallum', which referred to a mine or metal, and has been used in English since the 14th century.