steelie
steelie · steelies
A zinc-coated steel one-cent coin, produced during World War II because of copper…A zinc-coated steel one-cent (penny) coin, produced during World War II because of copper shortages.
/ˈstiːli/
Meaning
4 senses(US)A zinc-coated steel one-cent (penny) coin, produced during World War II because of copper shortages.
the jewel of his collection, a steelie from 1943
A steel bearing ball used as a marble.
the heaviest in his collection, an old steelie from the junkyard
(colloquial)A steel wheel.
old Mopars wearing steelies with dog dishes
(informal, plural, plural only, usually)A steel-toe boot.
Better wear your steelies when he's around. [implying that he is clumsy]
Origin
From steel + -ie.From steel + -ie.
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