Magnet

Pronunciation: /ˈmæɡnət/

Magnet (noun)

  1. An object that attracts certain metals and can pull them toward it without touching.
  2. A material or object with two ends that create a magnetic field, often described as north and south.
  3. A small piece of magnet used in a device to hold parts together or keep something in place.

Examples

  • A magnet pulls metal objects toward it.
  • The magnet pulls metal objects across the table.