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iron > 7 senses
ADJECTIVE1iron, cast-ironExtremely robust
NOUN1iron, Fe, atomic number 26A heavy ductile magnetic metallic element
2ironA golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
3iron, irons, chain, chainsMetal shackles
4iron, branding ironImplement used to brand live stock
5iron, smoothing ironHome appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
VERB1iron, iron outPress and smooth with a heated iron
iron > pronunciation
Soundsay'ern
Rhymesadjourn, andiron, auburn, and 58 more rhymes in ern at the HyperDic website...
iron > adjective
MeaningExtremely robust.
Examples"an iron constitution"
Synonymscast-iron
Similar torobust
iron > noun 1, substance
MeaningA 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.
SynonymsFe, atomic number 26
Narroweralpha iron; beta iron; gamma iron; delta iron; ingot iron; cast iron; wrought iron; galvanized iron; pig iron; scrap iron; structural iron
Broadermetallic element, metal
Substance ofsteel; iron ore
Adjectivesferric, ferrous; chalybeate
iron > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head.
Narrowerdriving iron, one iron; long iron; mashie, five iron; mashie niblick, seven iron; midiron, two iron; niblick, nine iron; putter, putting iron; short iron; wedge
Broadergolf club, golf-club, club
iron > noun 3, artifact
MeaningMetal shackles. For hands or legs.
Synonymsirons, chain, chains
Broadershackle, bond, hamper, trammel, trammels
iron > noun 4, artifact
MeaningImplement used to brand live stock.
Synonymsbranding iron
Broaderimplement
iron > noun 5, artifact
MeaningHome appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth.
Synonymssmoothing iron
Narrowerflatiron; goffer, gauffer; steam iron; travel iron
Broaderhome appliance, household appliance
Verbsiron
iron > verb, contact
MeaningPress and smooth with a heated iron.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
ModelThey iron the cape
Synonymsiron out
Entailsheat, heat up
Narrowermangle
Broaderpress
Nounsironing; ironing; iron

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