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Definition of 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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| Definitions include: to annoy, pester, bother. | |
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| Definitions include: a great amount of composure under stress. | |
| Definitions include: in a way that annoys. | |
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| Definitions include: metaphorical testicles that people with courage or gall have. | |
| Definitions include: a great amount of composure under stress. | |
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