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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood | |
| Synonyms: | atomic_number_26 Fe | |
| Related terms: | metallic_element wrought_iron cast_iron gamma_iron delta_iron alpha_iron ingot_iron structural_iron galvanized_iron beta_iron pig_iron scrap_iron steel iron_ore | |
| 2. | [ verb ] press and smooth with a heated iron | |
| Synonyms: | iron_out | |
| Examples: | "press your shirts" |
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| Related terms: | press mangle ironing heat | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (golf,games) a golfclub that has a relatively narrow metal head | |
| Related terms: | golfclub mashie putter mashie_niblick midiron niblick long_iron short_iron wedge driving_iron | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] extremely robust | |
| Synonyms: | cast-iron | |
| Examples: | "an iron constitution" |
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| Related terms: | robust | |
| 5. | [ noun ] metal shackles; for hands or legs | |
| Synonyms: | irons chains chain | |
| Related terms: | shackle | |
| 6. | [ noun ] implement used to brand live stock | |
| Synonyms: | branding_iron | |
| Related terms: | implement | |
| 7. | [ noun ] home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth | |
| Synonyms: | smoothing_iron | |
| Related terms: | home_appliance steam_iron gauffer travel_iron flatiron | |
| Similar spelling: |
irony Irion Iran Irwin Irina Irene Irena Irani Irma |
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