noun “iron”
singular iron, plural irons or uncountable
- a common, inexpensive, silvery grey metal that rusts and is attracted by magnets, used in making steel
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The old bridge was constructed from iron, which has now begun to rust due to years of exposure to rain.
- a heated metal tool with a handle and a flat bottom, used to remove wrinkles from clothing
Before leaving for the interview, she plugged in the iron to smooth out the wrinkles in her shirt.
- a golf club designed for middle-distance shots
He selected a 7-iron from his bag for the shot over the water hazard.
adjective “iron”
base form iron, non-gradable
- made of the metal iron
The blacksmith forged a strong iron sword.
- very strong
Despite numerous setbacks, his iron determination ensured he never gave up on his dream.
verb “iron”
infinitive iron; he irons; past tense ironed; past part. ironed; ger. ironing
- to remove creases from clothing or cloth using a heated tool
She spent the morning ironing her dress to ensure it looked perfect for the interview.