irons

/ˈaɪərnz/
verb
  1. Third person singular present tense of 'iron': smooths wrinkles from clothing using a heated tool.
    • My grandmother irons all the napkins by hand.
    • He irons the tablecloth before setting the table.
    • She irons her work shirts every Sunday evening.
noun
  1. Metal tools or devices used for smoothing wrinkles in clothing, typically heated.
    • The hotel room had two irons for guests to use.
    • He packed a travel-sized iron for the business trip.
    • She plugged in the irons to start pressing the shirts.
  2. Metal clubs used in the game of golf, numbered by loft angle.
    • He selected a 7-iron for the approach shot.
    • Her set of irons includes clubs from 3 to 9.
    • The golfer practiced with his irons at the driving range.
  3. Metal devices used to restrain a person's wrists or ankles; handcuffs or shackles.
    • The prisoner was led away in irons.
    • The old ship's captain kept the mutineers in irons below deck.
    • He struggled to free himself from the heavy irons.
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