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iron

/ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɚn/

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noun

A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel.

Examples :

"My grandmother used iron pots to cook delicious meals. "

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noun

A metallic chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.

Examples :

"The chef used a lot of iron in the stew to give it a rich flavor. "

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noun

Any material, not a steel, predominantly made of elemental iron.

Examples :

"wrought iron, ductile iron, cast iron, pig iron, gray iron"

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noun

A tool or appliance made of metal, which is heated and then used to transfer heat to something else; most often a thick piece of metal fitted with a handle and having a flat, roughly triangular bottom, which is heated and used to press wrinkles from clothing, and now usually containing an electrical heating apparatus.

Examples :

"My mother used the iron to press the wrinkles out of my school shirt. "

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noun

(usually plural, irons) Shackles.

Examples :

"The escaped prisoner was apprehended and put in heavy irons. "

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noun

A firearm, either a long gun or a handgun.

Examples :

"My uncle owns a collection of antique irons, including a beautiful old hunting rifle. "

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A dark shade of the colour/color silver.

Examples :

"The new bicycle's frame was a rich iron, reflecting the afternoon sun. "

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(shortened from iron hoof, rhyming with poof; countable) A male homosexual.

Examples :

"My brother is an iron, and he's very popular with the other students at school. "

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noun

A golf club used for middle-distance shots.

Examples :

"My dad used his iron to hit the ball on the golf course. "

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noun

Used as a symbol of great strength or toughness, or to signify a very strong or tough material.

Examples :

"He appeared easygoing, but inside he was pure iron."

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noun

Weight used as resistance for the purpose of strength training.

Examples :

"He lifts iron on the weekends."

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noun

A safety curtain in a theatre.

Examples :

"During the school play, the actors waited backstage, behind the iron. "

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noun

Dumb bombs, those without guidance systems.

Examples :

"The general agreed that the enemy's air force dropped many iron, making the skies dangerous. "

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verb

To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.

Examples :

"Before the school play, I ironed my son's shirt to remove the wrinkles. "

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verb

To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.

Examples :

"The police officer ironed the suspect's wrists, preventing him from escaping. "

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verb

To furnish or arm with iron.

Examples :

"to iron a wagon"

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adjective

Made of the metal iron.

Examples :

"My grandfather's tools are made of iron; they are very strong. "

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adjective

Strong (as of will), inflexible.

Examples :

"He held on with an iron grip."

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