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steel wool
noun
: long threads of metal that are wound together to form a rough pad which is used for cleaning and polishing things
Full Definition of STEEL WOOL
: an abrasive material composed of long fine steel shavings and used especially for scouring and burnishing
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First Known Use of STEEL WOOL
1896
Rhymes with STEEL WOOL
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