steeling

noun

The process of welding a piece of steel on that part of a cutting-instrument which is to receive the edge.

noun

The process of depositing a film of iron on engraved copperplates.

noun

In general, the operation of overlaying, tipping, or facing with steel.

noun

The process of pointing, edging, or overlaying with steel; specifically, acierage. See steel, v.

verb

Present participle of steel.