ALL meanings of iron
i·ron
I i - idioms iron irons in the fire, matters with which one is immediately concerned; undertakings; projects: He had other irons in the fire, so that one failure would not destroy him. 1
- idioms iron pump iron, to lift weights as an exercise or in competition. 1
- idioms iron strike while the iron is hot, to act quickly when an opportunity presents itself. 1
- noun Definition of iron in Technology Hardware, especially older and larger hardware of mainframe class with big metal cabinets housing relatively low-density electronics (but the term is also used of modern supercomputers). Often in the phrase big iron. Oppose silicon. See also dinosaur. 1
- noun iron chemistry: element 1
- noun iron metal 1
- noun iron medicine: anaemia treatment 1
- transitive verb iron press: clothing 1
- noun iron training weights 1
- noun iron instrument made of iron 1
- noun iron pressing device 1
- noun iron golf: club 1
- noun iron branding iron 1
- noun iron strong 1
- noun plural iron shackle 1
- intransitive verb iron press clothing 1
- noun iron Smooth (clothes, sheets, etc.) with an iron. 1
- noun iron 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 iron something hard, strong, rigid, unyielding, or the like: hearts of iron. 1
- noun iron an instrument, utensil, weapon, etc., made of iron. 1
- noun iron an appliance with a flat metal bottom, used when heated, as by electricity, to press or smooth clothes, linens, etc. 1
- noun iron 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 iron a branding iron. 1
- noun iron any of several tools, structural members, etc., of metals other than iron. 1
- noun iron the blade of a carpenter's plane. 1
- noun iron Slang. a pistol. 1
- noun iron a harpoon. 1
- noun iron Medicine/Medical. a preparation of iron or containing iron, used chiefly in the treatment of anemia, or as a styptic and astringent. 1
- noun iron irons, shackles or fetters: Put him in irons! 1
- noun iron a sword. 1
- adjective iron of, containing, or made of iron: an iron skillet. 1
- adjective iron resembling iron in firmness, strength, color, etc.: an iron will. 1
- adjective iron stern; harsh; cruel. 1
- adjective iron inflexible; unrelenting. 1
- adjective iron strong; robust; healthy. 1
- adjective iron holding or binding strongly: an iron grip. 1
- adjective iron irritating or harsh in tone: an iron voice. 1
- verb with object iron to smooth or press with a heated iron, as clothes or linens. 1
- verb with object iron to furnish, mount, or arm with iron. 1
- verb with object iron to shackle or fetter with irons. 1
- verb with object iron Metalworking. to smooth and thin the walls of (an object being deep-drawn). 1
- verb without object iron to press clothes, linens, etc., with an iron. 1
- idioms iron in irons, Nautical. (of a sailing vessel) unable to maneuver because of the position of the sails with relation to the direction of the wind. Nautical. (of a towing vessel) unable to maneuver because of tension on the towing line. Also, into irons. in shackles or fetters. 1
- uncountable noun iron Iron is an element which usually takes the form of a hard, dark-grey metal. It is used to make steel, and also forms part of many tools, buildings, and vehicles. Very small amounts of iron occur in your blood and in food. 0
- countable noun iron An iron is an electrical device with a flat metal base. You heat it until the base is hot, then rub it over clothes to remove creases. 0
- verb iron If you iron clothes, you remove the creases from them using an iron. 0
- adjective iron You can use iron to describe the character or behaviour of someone who is very firm in their decisions and actions, or who can control their feelings well. 0
- adjective iron Iron is used in expressions such as an iron hand and iron discipline to describe strong, harsh, or unfair methods of control which do not allow people much freedom. 0
- noun iron a malleable ductile silvery-white ferromagnetic metallic element occurring principally in haematite and magnetite. It is widely used for structural and engineering purposes. Symbol: Fe; atomic no: 26; atomic wt: 55.847; valency: 2,3,4, or 6; relative density: 7.874; melting pt: 1538°C; boiling pt: 2862°C 0
- noun iron (as modifier) 0