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Material noun
carbon steel
forged steel
Steel mostly.
metal,iron, nails ,bar, steel,rod
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Steel, brass, aluminum alloy, wood, plastics.
Most makers use steel of one type or another.
A fork is typically made of stainless steel. Stainless steel is a popular material for cutlery because it is durable, resistant to corrosion, and easy to clean.
316LVM Surgical Stainless Steel
Most butter knives are made of some kind of steel.
This t.v. mount is made of steel.