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i·ron
 iron
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- pronunciation:
- aI
 rn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a heavy gray metal. Iron is mixed with other metals to make steel.
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| definition 2: |
a small device with a handle and a flat surface that you make very hot. You use an iron to make cloth smooth.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
irons, ironing, ironed |
| definition: |
to make smooth with an iron.
I ironed some shirts. |
| related words: |
smooth |
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| derivations: |
ironlike (adj.), ironer (n.) |
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