English Word · Advanced
steelie
a steel ball bearing used as a marble
Pronunciation: /ˈstiːli/
Meaning
A steel ball bearing used in the game of marbles.
Example
He rolled a heavy steelie toward the glass marbles.
He rolled a heavy steelie toward the glass marbles.
Practice tips
- Practice steelie out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.