Damascus steels

A form of damascus steel — A kind of steel used in swordmaking from about 300 BC to 1700 AD, characterized by distinctive patterns of banding and mottling reminiscent of flowing water.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Damascus steel
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