iron

Meanings

• 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
• a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
• implement used to brand live stock
• home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
• press and smooth with a heated iron
  • "she stood there ironing"
• extremely robust
  • "an iron constitution"

Synonyms

atomic number 26, branding iron, cast-iron, Fe, iron out, press, smoothing iron