magnet
noun/ˈmæɡnɪt/
Frequency rank: #5,824 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts iron or steel.
Example sentence
The science teacher used one magnet and a piece of iron to show how the poles attract.
Synonyms & related words
- lodestone
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