iron (n.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: fe , atomic number 26 ]

  2. a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head

  3. implement used to brand live stock

    [ Syn: branding iron ]

  4. home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth

    [ Syn: smoothing iron ]

    iron (adj.)

  1. extremely robust; an iron constitution

    [ Syn: cast-iron ]

    iron (v.)

  1. press and smooth with a heated iron; press your shirts; she stood there ironing

    [ Syn: iron out , press ]

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