cast iron

cast i·ron

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kast, kahst ahy-ern]
- /kæst, kɑst ˈaɪ ərn/
- /kɑːst ˈaɪən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kast, kahst ahy-ern]
- /kæst, kɑst ˈaɪ ərn/

Definitions of cast iron words

uncountable noun cast iron Cast iron is iron which contains a small amount of carbon. It is hard and cannot be bent so it has to be made into objects by casting. 3
adjective cast iron A cast-iron guarantee or alibi is one that is absolutely certain to be effective and will not fail you. 3
noun cast iron iron containing so much carbon (1.7 to 4.5 per cent) that it cannot be wrought and must be cast into shape 3
adjective cast iron made of cast iron 3
adjective cast iron rigid, strong, or unyielding 3
adjective cast iron certain to be effective; absolutely reliable 3

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cast iron popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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