Iron: meaning, definitions and examples

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iron

 

[ หˆaษชษ™rn ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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

element, metal, steel

Examples of usage

  • Iron is commonly used in the construction industry.
  • Many tools are made of iron.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ferro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eisen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ besi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะปั–ะทะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผelazo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‰„ (ใฆใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hierro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท demir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒ  (cheol)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฏูŠุฏ (แธฅadฤซd)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพelezo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพelezo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ (tiฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพelezo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jรกrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะผั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ (rkina)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™mir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hierro

Etymology

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.

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