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 irons irons /ˈaɪɝnz/

noun

  1. () Metal shackles; for hands or legs  ( chains , irons )
    metal shackles; for hands or legs
     The prisoner was put in irons after trying to escape.
    The prisoner was put in irons after trying to escape.


 iron iron /ˈaɪɝn/

adjective

  1. () Extremely robust  ( cast-iron , iron )
    extremely robust
     An iron constitution
    an iron constitution

noun

  1. () A 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  ( atomic number 26 , Fe , iron )
    a 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
     The iron supplement was recommended for people with iron-deficiency anemia
    The iron supplement was recommended for people with iron-deficiency anemia
  2. () A golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head  ( iron )
    a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
     He selected a 7-iron for the approach shot to the green
    He selected a 7-iron for the approach shot to the green
  3. Home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth  ( iron , smoothing iron )
    home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
     I use an iron in the utility room to iron my clothes
    I use an iron in the utility room to iron my clothes
  4. Implement used to brand live stock  ( branding iron , iron )
    implement used to brand live stock

verb

  1. () Press and smooth with a heated iron  ( iron out , press , iron )
    press and smooth with a heated iron
     Press your shirts
    press your shirts
     She stood there ironing
    she stood there ironing