Iron
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈaɪ.ən/
US
/ˈaɪ.ɚn/
Definition
(n) : A strong metal; also a tool to smooth clothes with heat.
(v) : To make clothes flat using heat.
(v) : To make clothes flat using heat.
Example
"The door is made of iron."
"He used the iron to remove wrinkles from his shirt."
"Mom had ironed the tablecloth carefully before the guests arrived."
Explanation
Iron is a strong metal used for making objects like tools, pans, or bridges. For example, the gate is made of iron. As a noun, it is also a small device used to smooth clothes with heat, lile he used an iron to remove wrinkles from his shirt. As a verb, to iron means to make clothes flat and neat with heat, he irons his school uniform every morning. Iron can be strong and heavy, and it is used in both construction and daily life.