irons Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun metal shackles; for hands or legs
   chains.
   
2. noun 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.
   
3. noun a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
   iron.
   
4. noun implement used to brand live stock
   branding iron; iron.
   
5. noun home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
   smoothing iron; iron.
   
6. verb press and smooth with a heated iron
   press; iron; iron out.
   
   • press your shirts
   • she stood there ironing

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