Definition of mettle Mettle

/mɛˈtʌl/ - [metul] - met•tle

We found 8 definitions of mettle from 6 different sources.

What does mettle mean?

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mettle - the courage to carry on; "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball"
		heart, nerve, spunk
		braveness, courage, courageousness, bravery a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

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mettle (n.)
Substance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regards honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition; -- usually in a good sense.

mettle
The semen. To fetch mettle; the act of self pollution. Mettle is also figuratively used for courage.

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mettle in sign language