ironwoman
/ˈaɪərnˌwʊmən/
noun
- A woman who is extremely strong, tough, and able to endure great physical or mental challenges.
- The firefighter proved herself an ironwoman by rescuing three people from the burning building.
- My grandmother is an ironwoman who raised five kids while running her own business.
- After completing the marathon despite a broken foot, she was hailed as an ironwoman.
- A female athlete who competes in an Ironman triathlon (a long-distance race consisting of swimming, cycling, and running).
- She trained for two years to become an ironwoman and finish the Hawaii Ironman.
- The ironwoman crossed the finish line after swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, and running 26.2 miles.
- As an ironwoman, she holds the record for the fastest female time in the triathlon.
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