What is the meaning of irons?

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.
  • A golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head.
  • Implement used to brand live stock.
  • Home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth.
  • Metal shackles; for hands or legs.

verb

  • Press and smooth with a heated iron.
    • usage: "press your shirts"; "she stood there ironing"
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