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alloy steel that is suitable for making tools; is hard and tough and can retain a cutting edge

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  1. n. alloy steel that is suitable for making tools; is hard and tough and can retain a cutting edge
  2. Hard steel, usually crucible steel, capable of being tempered so as to be suitable for tools.
  3. Hard steel, usually crucible steel, capable of being temperedso as to be suitable for tools.