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The correct spelling is irons.
How to pronounce irons
noun
Say it like: Iro-ns
The correct spelling is irons. A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel. For example: "wrought iron, ductile iron, cast iron, pig iron, gray iron"
Usage Examples
“wrought iron, ductile iron, cast iron, pig iron, gray iron”
“He appeared easygoing, but inside he was pure iron.”
“He lifts iron on the weekends.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel.
- 2.A metallic chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.
- 3.Any material, not a steel, predominantly made of elemental iron.
- 4.A tool or appliance made of metal, which is heated and then used to transfer heat to something else; most often a thick piece of metal fitted with a handle and having a flat, roughly triangular bottom, which is heated and used to press wrinkles from clothing, and now usually containing an electrical heating apparatus.
- 5.(usually plural, irons) Shackles.
verb
- 1.To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.
- 2.To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.
- 3.To furnish or arm with iron.
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