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ironed

/ˈaɪərnd/ /ˈaɪənd/

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

Examples :

"She ironed her shirt before going to work. "
item utensil wear machine style appearance

Related Words

Illustration outlaw

outlaw noun

/ˈaʊtlɔ/ /ˈaʊˌtlɔ/

A fugitive from the law.

"The bank robber became an outlaw after escaping from prison. "

Illustration handcuff

handcuff noun

/ˈhændˌkʌf/

One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.

"The police officer snapped the handcuffs together on the suspect's wrists. "

Illustration sheriff

sheriff noun

/ˈʃɛɹəf/

(except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.

"The sheriff's office issued a warrant for the missing textbook. "

Illustration fetter

fetter noun

/ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/

A chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal – often by its legs (usually in plural).

"The escaped prisoner was found hiding in the barn, the heavy fetters still clamped to his ankles. "

Illustration leading

leading verb

/ˈliːdɪŋ/ /ˈlidɪŋ/ /ˈlɛdɪŋ/

To cover, fill, or affect with lead

"continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle."

Illustration creases

creases noun

/ˈkɹiːsɪz/

A line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.

"His pants had a nice sharp crease."

Illustration shackle

shackle noun

/ˈʃækəl/

(usually in the plural) A restraint fit over a human or animal appendage, such as a wrist, ankle or finger; normally used in pairs joined by a chain.

"The prisoner lay in shackles in his gloomy cell."

Illustration remove

remove noun

/ɹɪˈmuːv/

The act of removing something.

"The removal of the old furniture was a big project for the family. "

Illustration wrists

wrists noun

/rɪsts/

The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.

"She wore bracelets on both her wrists. "

Illustration clothing

clothing verb

/ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

"to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly"

Illustration before

before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

Illustration furnish

furnish noun

/ˈfɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈfɝnɪʃ/

Material used to create an engineered product.

"Before starting the concrete pour, the construction crew checked the rebar, ensuring it was sufficient furnish for the bridge's structure. "