iron

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪən/
/ˈaɪɚn/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel.

2 Definition

A metallic chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.

3 Definition

Any material, not a steel, predominantly made of elemental iron.

Example Sentences
  • wrought iron, ductile iron, cast iron, pig iron, gray iron
4 Definition

A tool or appliance made of metal, which is heated and then used to transfer heat to something else; most often a thick piece of metal fitted with a handle and having a flat, roughly triangular bottom, which is heated and used to press wrinkles from clothing, and now usually containing an electrical heating apparatus.

5 Definition

(usually plural, irons) Shackles.

6 Definition

A firearm, either a long gun or a handgun.

7 Definition

A dark shade of the colour/color silver.

8 Definition

(shortened from iron hoof, rhyming with poof; countable) A male homosexual.

9 Definition

A golf club used for middle-distance shots.

10 Definition

Used as a symbol of great strength or toughness, or to signify a very strong or tough material.

Example Sentences
  • He appeared easygoing, but inside he was pure iron.
11 Definition

Weight used as resistance for the purpose of strength training.

Example Sentences
  • He lifts iron on the weekends.
12 Definition

A safety curtain in a theatre.

13 Definition

Dumb bombs, those without guidance systems.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.

2 Definition

To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.

3 Definition

To furnish or arm with iron.

Example Sentences
  • to iron a wagon
Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Made of the metal iron.

2 Definition

Strong (as of will), inflexible.

Synonyms
adamant adamantine brassbound
Example Sentences
  • He held on with an iron grip.