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ironing

/ˈaɪərnɪŋ/ /ˈaɪərnɪŋ/

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

Examples :

"Before the school play, Sarah ironed her costume to remove the wrinkles. "
utensil item wear action

Related Words

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 costume

costume noun

/ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ /ˈkɑs.təm/ /kɑsˈt(j)um/

A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.

"The dancer was wearing Highland costume."

Illustration officer

officer noun

/ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

"The school officer made sure all the students stayed in line during the parade. "

Illustration suspect

suspect noun

/ˈsʌs.pɛkt/

A person who is suspected of something, in particular of committing a crime.

"The police arrested the suspect in the school robbery. "

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 recently

recently adverb

/ˈɹiːsəntli/

In the recent past

"a recently published book"

Illustration pressing

pressing verb

/ˈpɹɛsɪŋ/

To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.

"The heavy backpack was pressing down on his shoulders. "

Illustration prevent

prevent verb

/pɹəˈvɛnt/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration wrinkles

wrinkles noun

/ˈrɪŋkəlz/

A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.

"The old photograph had wrinkles from being folded for many years. "

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"

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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. "