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iron [ˈajɚn]

1 iron noun
  • a heavy type of metal that is very common, occurs naturally in blood, and is used to make steel and in many products —sometimes used figuratively
  • a device with a flat metal base that is heated and is used to press wrinkles out of clothing
  • a golf club that has a metal head and is identified by a number

2 iron adjective
  • made of iron
  • very strong

3 iron verb
  • to use a heated iron to make clothing or fabric smooth