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i·ron
 iron
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- pronunciation:
- aI
 rn
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, verb
- phrases:
- iron out, strike while the iron is hot
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a heavy silver-gray metal that is one of the chemical elements. Iron rusts easily and can be magnetized. It is found in many minerals in the earth's crust and is also found in blood. Iron is often combined with other metals to form alloys such as steel. (symbol: Fe)
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| definition 2: |
any alloy of iron with carbon and other elements which can be used to make a variety of tools, containers, and other objects.
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| definition 3: |
a heavy appliance with a flat surface that is heated and used to press wrinkles out of cloth.
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| definition 4: |
(plural) chains used to hold a prisoner.
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| related words: |
club, will |
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| phrase: |
strike while the iron is hot |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
made of iron metal or a mixture of iron and other metals.
The jail had iron bars on its windows. |
| definition 2: |
strong or firm as iron.
She has an iron will. |
| definition 3: |
stern or cruel; hard.
The old king has an iron heart. |
| phrase: |
iron out |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
irons, ironing, ironed |
| definition 1: |
to press out the wrinkles of, using a heated iron.
I ironed some shirts and a tablecloth. |
| definition 2: |
to use a heated iron to press out wrinkles in clothing or other items made out of fabric.
She ironed all morning. |
| related words: |
press, smooth |
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| derivations: |
ironlike (adj.), ironer (n.) |
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