iron
/ˈaɪ.ərn/
adjective
- Made of or resembling the metal iron.
- The old gate had iron bars that were rusted from years of rain.
- She wore an iron bracelet that clinked softly as she moved.
- The castle's iron doors were too heavy for one person to open.
- Very strong, firm, or unyielding (often used figuratively).
- The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
- She has an iron will and never gives up on her goals.
- His iron determination helped him finish the marathon despite the pain.
verb
- To press clothes or fabric with a heated iron to remove wrinkles.
- He irons his work shirts every Sunday evening.
- I need to iron my dress before the party tonight.
- She carefully ironed the tablecloth to make it look crisp.
noun
- A strong, hard, silvery-gray metal (chemical element Fe) used for making tools, buildings, and machinery.
- The bridge was built with iron and steel to support heavy trains.
- Iron is an essential mineral that helps carry oxygen in your blood.
- Blacksmiths heat iron until it is red-hot, then hammer it into shape.
- A tool or device with a flat metal base that is heated to smooth wrinkles in clothes.
- She plugged in the iron and waited for it to heat up before pressing her shirt.
- A steam iron makes it easier to remove stubborn creases from fabric.
- I accidentally left the iron on the table and it burned a mark into the wood.
- A golf club with a metal head, used for medium-distance shots.
- She practiced swinging her irons at the driving range.
- He used a 7-iron to hit the ball onto the green.
- The golfer chose a short iron for the approach shot.