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- [ahy-ernz]
- /ˈaɪ ərnz/
- /aɪən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-ernz]
- /ˈaɪ ərnz/
Definitions of irons word
- noun irons Chemistry. a ductile, malleable, silver-white metallic element, scarcely known in a pure condition, but much used in its crude or impure carbon-containing forms for making tools, implements, machinery, etc. Symbol: Fe; atomic weight: 55.847; atomic number: 26; specific gravity: 7.86 at 20°C. Compare cast iron, pig iron, steel, wrought iron. 1
- noun irons something hard, strong, rigid, unyielding, or the like: hearts of iron. 1
- noun irons an instrument, utensil, weapon, etc., made of iron. 1
- noun irons an appliance with a flat metal bottom, used when heated, as by electricity, to press or smooth clothes, linens, etc. 1
- noun irons Golf. one of a series of nine iron-headed clubs having progressively sloped-back faces, used for driving or lofting the ball. Compare wood1 (def 8). 1
- noun irons a branding iron. 1
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Origin of irons
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English, Old English īren (noun and adj.), perhaps < *īsren, metathesized from īsern, variant of īsen; compare Old Saxon, Old High German, Old Norse īsarn, Gothic eisarn < Germanic *īsarnam, perhaps < Celtic; compare Gaulish Ysarno-, Iserno- (in place names), Old Breton hoiarn, Welsh haearn, Old Irish íarn
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Parts of speech for Irons
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
irons popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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".
irons usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irons
noun irons
- bilboes — a long iron bar with two sliding shackles, formerly used to confine the ankles of a prisoner
- bond — A bond between people is a strong feeling of friendship, love, or shared beliefs and experiences that unites them.
- cuff — The cuffs of a shirt or dress are the parts at the ends of the sleeves, which are thicker than the rest of the sleeve.
- fetter — a chain or shackle placed on the feet.
- shackle — a ring or other fastening, as of iron, for securing the wrist, ankle, etc.; fetter.
Antonyms for irons
Top questions with irons
- how to curl hair with flat irons?