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iron

noun/verb

/ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

Meaning

a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat

He used an iron to smooth his shirt.

iron out

metal, steel, press, flatten

wrinkle, fold

iron bar, iron rod, iron clothes, iron ore, iron out issues

noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)

an injury to the body or to harm someone

The edge of a container; as a verb, to be full to the point of overflowing.

a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea

An attempt to achieve a goal; to try hard to do or achieve something.

a difficult task or problem that requires effort to overcome; to question or dispute