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Definition iron in British English

iron noun

noun
/ˈaɪə(r)n/
1

a hard heavy metal that is a common element. It is used for making steel and is also used in many types of machine and building structures.

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adobe aggregate asbestos aluminium aluminum barium
1.1

small quantities of iron, existing in some foods and in your body, which is important for good health

Example

an iron deficiency

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additive albumin ascorbic acid
2

an object with a flat metal base that is heated and used for making clothes smooth

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drier dryer flat iron
3

a golf club with a metal end for hitting the ball

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ace backswing birdie
4

chains fitted round the arms or legs of prisoners to prevent them from escaping

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chain compound conjugal visit
5

a gun, or other weapon

Example

If cops spot a guy wearing a photographer vest without lots of camera equipment they figure he's packing iron and investigate.

Definition iron in British English

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branding iron (noun) cast iron (noun) cast-iron (adjective) flat iron (noun) grappling iron (noun) iron (noun) iron (verb) iron (adjective) iron out (phrasal verb) iron rations (noun) iron-grey (adjective) iron-on (adjective) non-iron (adjective) pig iron (noun) pump iron (phrase) rule with a rod of iron (phrase) soldering iron (noun) steam iron (noun) strike while the iron is hot (phrase) the Bronze Age () the Iron Age (noun) the Iron Curtain (noun) wrought iron (noun)