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metallic 1. of, concerned with, or consisting of metal or a metal 2. Chem (of a metal element) existing in the free state rather than in combination metallic [mə′tal·ik] (optics) Having a brilliant mineral luster characteristic of metals. (science and technology) Pertaining to metals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A high mast was fixed on the frame, held firmly by metallic lashings, to which was attached a large brigantine sail. Machine it was, with a ringing metallic pace, and long, flexible, glittering tentacles (one of which gripped a young pine tree) swinging and rattling about its strange body. The thunder was loud and metallic, like the rattle of sheet iron, and the lightning broke in great zigzags across the heavens, making everything stand out and come close to us for a moment. |
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