iron

/ˈaɪ.ərn/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
Synonyms
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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