Damascus-steel definition

An early form of steel having wavy markings, developed in Near Eastern countries and used chiefly in sword blades.
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A hard, flexible steel decorated with wavy lines, orig. made in Damascus and used for sword blades.
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Any steel like this.
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A kind of steel used in swordmaking from about 300 BC to 1700 AD, characterized by distinctive patterns of banding and mottling reminiscent of flowing water.
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Noun

Singular:
damascus-steel
Plural:
damascus-steels

Damascus-steel Sentence Examples

  • Jewelry designers create Damascus steel rings based on a centuries old sword-making process that results in many artistic designs.

  • Jewelry designers create Damascus steel rings by blending multiple layers of steel into one billet (block) of metal and then forging patterns into metal.

  • The Damascus steel process is similar to the Japanese mokume-gane ring technique, which is based on Japanese sword-making.

  • Many couples will also enjoy the symbolism of the Damascus steel origins because of the strength and artistry of sword blades.

  • He carries mostly mokume-gane rings but he incorporates Damascus steel into the mokume designs.

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