Definition of be steely-nerved

steely-nerved

adjective

• having a great amount of composure under stress. See also nerves of steel.

  The steely-nerved pilot landed the plane safely.

  Last edited on Sep 20 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 20 2012.

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Other terms relating to 'nerve':
get on (one's) nerves	Definitions include: to annoy, pester, bother.
nerve	Definitions include: audacity.
nerves of steel	Definitions include: a great amount of composure under stress.
on (one's) last nerve	Definitions include: in a way that annoys.
Other terms relating to 'steel':
balls of steel	Definitions include: metaphorical testicles that people with courage or gall have.
nerves of steel	Definitions include: a great amount of composure under stress.
wheels of steel	Definitions include: turntables.

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