steeler

1 of 2

variant spelling of stealer sense 2

steeler

2 of 2

noun

steel·​er

ˈstēlə(r)

plural -s

1

: one that steels

especially : a smith who steels edged tools

2

: one that inserts steels (as in corsets) : boner

Word History

Etymology

Noun

steel entry 2 + -er

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