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iron

British pronunciation/ˈa‍ɪ‍ən/
American pronunciation/ˈaɪɝn/
Iron
[NOUN]
1

a magnetic gray metal that is very hard and is used in building structures or found in the blood or some food in small amounts

synonyms : atomic number 26
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2

a piece of equipment with a heated flat metal base, used to smooth clothes

synonyms : smoothing iron
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What is an "iron"?

An iron is an electric or traditional household appliance that is used to remove wrinkles from fabric and clothes by pressing it flat with a hot metal plate. The metal plate, which is also called a soleplate, heats up when the iron is plugged in and is typically made of ceramic, stainless steel, or Teflon-coated aluminum. Ironing is typically done on an ironing board, and the heat from the iron causes the fibers in the fabric to relax and become smoother, allowing the wrinkles to be pressed out. Many modern irons also come with various features, such as steam settings and temperature controls, which can be adjusted to better suit different types of fabrics.

3

a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head

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4

implement used to brand live stock

synonyms : branding iron
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to iron
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to use an iron to smooth a piece of cloth

synonyms : iron out
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1

extremely robust

synonyms : cast-iron
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Examples
1Turned the iron to a hotter setting.
2The blacksmith shaped the iron into a beautiful sculpture.
3The metalworker melted iron to create a molten metal for casting.
4The patriarch has always been an iron fist in a velvet glove.
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