steel wool
noun
: an abrasive material composed of long fine steel shavings and used especially for scouring and burnishing
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Use steel wool to prevent mice.
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Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
No air-conditioning, no insulation, its charm blunted by DIY additions, discount drywall, generations of putty and steel wool stuffed into varmint tunnels.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Sand all metal parts with steel wool or a Dremel.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Scrub down the pan with steel wool.
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Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
No air-conditioning, no insulation, its charm blunted by DIY additions, discount drywall, generations of putty and steel wool stuffed into varmint tunnels.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Sand all metal parts with steel wool or a Dremel.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Scrub down the pan with steel wool.
—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for steel wool
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“Steel wool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steel%20wool. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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