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ironing Definition

iron·ing (īər niŋ)

noun

  1. the act or process of pressing cloth or clothes smooth or flat with a hot iron
  2. cloth or clothes that are to be ironed or have been ironed

ironing Synonyms

ironing

n.

pressing, steam-pressing, mangling, smoothing, doing flatwork, flattening.

ironing Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • hate: How many people do you know who say they hate ironing?
  • do: Martin Lester Penelope - I do the ironing with my script propped up.
  • need: The fabric is easy care and needs very little ironing.
  • require: Ironing tips * Some items may not require any ironing.
  • make: Every plug socket is on the floor, which makes ironing, vacuuming and other household chores much more of a chore than usual.
  • spend: You will save around 10 minutes to 1/2 hour on each load of laundry, plus you will even spend less time ironing.

Adjective modifier

  • extreme: In the meantime here is a picture of my mother extreme ironing with two broken legs on her patio.
  • more: Escape domestic bliss at Extreme Ironing and More Extreme Ironing.
  • easy: Easy Ironing What size are the Ironing Board Covers?
  • little: The fabric is easy care and needs very little ironing.
  • dry: For dry ironing use a damp cloth to avoid glazing.
  • less: You will save around 10 minutes to 1/2 hour on each load of laundry, plus you will even spend less time ironing.

Modifies a noun

  • board: The ironing board in the kitchen laden with dishes.
  • facility: Ironing facilities, linen provided free, Tea towels included.
  • pile: I've worked my way through a huge ironing pile, too many shirts!
  • lady: We make every effort to ensure that the same ironing lady attends each time.
  • cover: Fun Ironing Board Covers These cheeky ironing board covers have been designed to make your ironing chores a much sexier experience!
  • room: There are Ironing rooms on each floor of the halls of residence.

Noun used with modifier

  • need: Crinkle Jersey Shirt £ 39.00 A shirt which looks and feels great and doesn�t need ironing?
  • steam: They are washable at 30 degrees and are suitable for dry or steam ironing.

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