steelman Synonyms & Antonyms
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Steelman as a Noun
1
A male steelworker.
2
A stronger version of an argument that one is about to critically analyze.
Steelman as a Verb
1
To repair flaws in an argument before analyzing it critically; to refute or to weaken the force of a stronger version of an argument than what was actually given.
Word Forms & Grammar
steelman (plural steelmen)
steelman (third-person singular simple present steelmans, present participle steelmanning, simple past and past participle steelmanned)
Words That Rhyme With Steelman
Origin of Steelman
From steel + -man. For the second definition, coined as the inverse of straw man.
Word Facts for Steelman
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A male steelworker |
| Plural | steelmen |
| Verb forms | steelmans, steelmanning, steelmanned |
Steelman: Your Questions Answered
Is steelman a noun or a verb?
Steelman is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of steelman?
The plural of steelman is steelmen.
What is the past tense of steelman?
The past tense of steelman is steelmanned. The present participle is steelmanning.