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iron

Definition

  • noun: a heavy type of metal that is very common, occurs naturally in blood, and is used to make steel and in many products
  • noun: a silver-white malleable ductile magnetic heavy metallic element that readily rusts in moist air, occurs native in meteorites and combined in most igneous rocks, is the most used of metals, and is vital to biological processes
  • verb: to use a heated iron to make clothing or fabric smooth
  • verb: to furnish or cover with iron
  • adjective: of, relating to, or made of iron
  • adjective: made of iron
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: fetters, chains, handcuffs

Examples

  • It'll take us a while longer to 'iron out' the wrinkles/kinks in the network. [=to fix the small problems in the network]

  • Although he won't say exactly what he's working on now, he says he has quite a few 'irons in the fire'.

  • You had better have a 'cast-iron' [=('US') 'airtight'] excuse for missing the meeting.

Movie quotes

  • (..) To be here now is the only thing that matters. So gather yourselves, gather all of your strength and all of your sweetness into an iron ball. For we will attack again and again. Until we reach and overcome their king, or we die in the attempt! - SOLDIERS: We attack! - Attack! Attack! Attack! (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Last Ship Season: 4 Episode 10