noun
steelie
Steelie (noun) means a one-cent coin made of steel coated with zinc, minted during the Second World War because of shortages of copper.
noun
1
A one-cent coin made of steel coated with zinc, minted during the Second World War because of shortages of copper.
"the jewel of his collection, a steelie from 1943"
2
A small steel ball used as a marble in games.
"the heaviest in his collection, an old steelie from the junkyard"
3
A wheel made of steel.
"old Mopars wearing steelies with dog dishes"
4
A boot with a protective steel toe.
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Etymology
Formed from steel plus -ie.
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What is the meaning of steelie?
"steelie" (noun) means a one-cent coin made of steel coated with zinc, minted during the Second World War because of shortages of copper.
What are the different meanings of steelie?
"steelie" has 3 main meanings: 1. A one-cent coin made of steel coated with zinc, minted during the Second World War because of shortages of copper; 2. A small steel ball used as a marble in games; 3. A wheel made of steel.
