iron synonyms

iron

modif.

  1. Made of iron

    ferrous, ferruginous, ironclad, ironcased, ironshod.

  2. Having the qualities of iron

    hard, robust, strong, firm, indomitable, unyielding, dense, insensible, inflexible, adamant, cruel, stubborn, implacable, heavy; see also firm 2.

iron

n.

  1. A metallic element

    pig iron, cast iron, wrought iron, sheet iron, coke, Fe (chemical symbol); see also alloy, metal.

  2. An implement or apparatus made, or originally made, of iron

    Items referred to as irons include: flatiron, branding iron, golf club, midiron, heavy iron, driving iron, light iron, shackles, manacles, handcuffs, iron pan, sadiron, electric iron, press, mangle, hardware, curling iron.

  3. An appliance for pressing clothes

    presser, steam iron, Teflon iron, travel iron, electric iron, press, mangle; see also appliance.

having many irons in the fire

engaged, active, occupied; see busy 1.

iron

v.

press, mangle, roll, finish, smooth, smooth out, steam, give a coup de fer (French); see also flatten, smooth 1.

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