26984 words

iron

11 definitions • 18 examples
1
a chemical element that is a common greyish-coloured metal. It is strong, used in making steel, and exists in very small amounts in blood:

Examples:

Iron rusts easily.
iron ore
an iron deficiency
2
a piece of equipment for making clothes flat and smooth that has a handle and a flat base and is usually heated with electricity:

Examples:

a steam iron
a travel iron
3
a stick that has an iron or steel part at the end that is used to hit the ball in golf:

Examples:

He'll probably use a 2 or 3 iron for the shot.
4
chains tied around someone to prevent them from escaping or moving:

Examples:

It was common practice for the prisoners to be clapped in irons (= tied with chains).
5
to make clothes flat and smooth using an iron:

Examples:

It takes about five minutes to iron a shirt properly.
6

Examples:

I think you have to have an iron will to make some of these decisions.
7
a common, silver-colored, metal element that is magnetic and strong, is used in making steel, and is found in small amounts in blood and in all living things:

Examples:

Iron rusts easily.
Liver is a rich source of dietary iron.
8
a device with a handle and a flat metal base that can be heated and pressed against cloth to make the cloth smooth
9
to make cloth smooth using an iron:

Examples:

I have to iron this skirt.
[ M ] Let me iron out the wrinkles in this tablecloth.
10
made of or containing iron:

Examples:

iron ore
an iron railing along the steps
fig. Her success depended on physical strength and an iron will (= strong determination).
11
a common metal element used in making steel:

Examples:

Heavy industries, like iron and steel, can take advantage of the government's increased public-works spending.

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