noun
steelie
Steelie (noun) means a zinc-coated steel one-cent (penny) coin, produced during World War II because of copper shortages.
noun
1
A zinc-coated steel one-cent (penny) coin, produced during World War II because of copper shortages.
2
A steel bearing ball used as a marble.
3
A steel wheel.
4
A steel-toe boot.
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Etymology
From steel + -ie.
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What is the meaning of steelie?
"steelie" (noun) means a zinc-coated steel one-cent (penny) coin, produced during World War II because of copper shortages.
What are the different meanings of steelie?
"steelie" has 3 main meanings: 1. A zinc-coated steel one-cent (penny) coin, produced during World War II because of copper shortages; 2. A steel bearing ball used as a marble; 3. A steel wheel.