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iron

('/aI//@/rn )

Of, or made of iron; consisting of iron; as, an iron bar, dust.(adjective)

source: webster1913

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(noun.substance)

Synonym:
atomic number 26, fe

source: wordnet30
a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
implement used to brand live stock(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
branding iron

source: wordnet30
home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
smoothing iron

source: wordnet30
The most common and most useful metallic element, being of almost universal occurrence, usually in the form of an oxide (as hematite, magnetite, etc.), or a hydrous oxide (as limonite, turgite, etc.). It is reduced on an enormous scale in three principal forms; viz., cast iron, steel, and wrought iron. Iron usually appears dark brown, from oxidation or impurity, but when pure, or on a fresh surface, is a gray or white metal. It is easily oxidized (rusted) by moisture, and is attacked by many corrosive agents. Symbol Fe (Latin Ferrum). Atomic weight 55.9. Specific gravity, pure iron, 7.86; cast iron, 7.1. In magnetic properties, it is superior to all other substances.(noun)

source: webster1913
An iron-headed club with a deep face, chiefly used in making approaches, lifting a ball over hazards, etc.(noun)

source: webster1913

press and smooth with a heated iron(verb.contact)

Example:
She stood there ironing.

Synonym:
iron out, press

source: wordnet30
To smooth with an instrument of iron; especially, to smooth, as cloth, with a heated flatiron; -- sometimes used with out.(verb)

source: webster1913