iron

i-ron · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A strong, hard metallic element (Fe) that is used to make steel and is found in blood.

  2. 2.

    A household appliance with a flat metal base that is heated and used to remove wrinkles from clothes.

  3. 3.

    A golf club with a metal head used for hitting the ball medium distances.

Forms

plural: irons

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    iron will — extremely strong determination
  • •
    strike while the iron is hot — take advantage of an opportunity immediately
  • •
    iron out — resolve problems or difficulties
  • •
    pump iron — lift weights for exercise
  • •
    cast iron — a hard type of iron used for cooking pots

Related words

See also: metal, ore, steel
Synonyms: metal, steel

Etymology

From Old English īsern, from Proto-Germanic īsarną, ultimately from Proto-Celtic. Related to German Eisen and Dutch ijzer.