Meaning & Definition of Iron in English
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Iron
/aɪərn/
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
synonym:
- iron,
- Fe,
- atomic number 26
2. A golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
synonym:
- iron
3. Implement used to brand live stock
synonym:
- iron,
- branding iron
4. Home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
synonym:
- iron,
- smoothing iron
verb
1. Press and smooth with a heated iron
- "Press your shirts"
- "She stood there ironing"
synonym:
- iron,
- iron out,
- press
adjective
1. Extremely robust
- "An iron constitution"
synonym:
- cast-iron,
- iron
Examples of using
The parts are connected by an iron rod.
"Hello." "..." "Are you on guard duty again today?" "Yes." "You don't talk much, right?" "No. ...Listen, I am a samurai. People expect noble reservation and iron self-discipline of me. That just leaves no room for small talk..."
Is it made of iron?