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ironing

i·ron·ing

ironing

 
pronunciation:
aI r nIng
phrases:
do the ironing
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act or activity of pressing clothes with a hot iron.
The ironing of the silk suit was done with great care.Ironing is not my favorite thing to do, but I don't mind it.I did the laundry, but I'm too tired to do the ironing now.
definition 2: the items of clothing being pressed or awaiting pressing.
She had her ironing in a neat stack.
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phrase: do the ironing