Iron: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฉ
iron
[ หaษชษrn ]
metal
A strong, hard magnetic silvery-grey metal, the chemical element of atomic number 26, much used as a material for construction and manufacturing, especially in the form of steel.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Iron is commonly used in the construction industry.
- Many tools are made of iron.
cooking
A flat metal implement typically with a long handle, used for pressing clothes or bed linen.
Synonyms
flatiron, pressing tool
Examples of usage
- She heated the iron before using it on the shirt.
- The iron was left on the ironing board.
clothing
Smooth (clothes, sheets, etc.) with an iron.
Synonyms
press, smooth out
Examples of usage
- She ironed her dress before the party.
- He ironed his shirt for the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "iron" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ferro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคนเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Eisen
๐ฎ๐ฉ besi
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะปัะทะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ลผelazo
๐ฏ๐ต ้ (ใฆใค)
๐ซ๐ท fer
๐ช๐ธ hierro
๐น๐ท demir
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฒ (cheol)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุฏูุฏ (แธฅadฤซd)
๐จ๐ฟ ลพelezo
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพelezo
๐จ๐ณ ้ (tiฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพelezo
๐ฎ๐ธ jรกrn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะผัั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแ (rkina)
๐ฆ๐ฟ dษmir
๐ฒ๐ฝ hierro
Word origin
The word 'iron' originates from the Old English word 'ฤซren', which comes from Proto-Germanic 'ฤซsarn'. Iron has been used since ancient times, with evidence of iron artifacts dating back to around 3000 BC. It played a crucial role in the development of human civilization, particularly in the Iron Age. Iron is one of the most abundant elements on Earth and continues to be a vital material in various industries.
See also: ironic, ironically, ironing, irons, irony.