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Definition or meaning of the English word Iron
Strength; power; firmness; inflexibility; as; to rule with a rod of iron. (n.). Fetters; chains; handcuffs; manacles. (n.). An instrument or utensil made of iron; -- chiefly in composition; as; a flatiron; a smoothing iron; etc. (n.). Like iron in hardness; strength; impenetrability; power of endurance; insensibility; etc.; (n.). Inflexible; unrelenting; as; an iron will. (n.). To furnish or arm with iron; as; to iron a wagon. (v. t.). To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff. (v. t.). To smooth with an instrument of iron; especially; to smooth; as cloth; with a heated flatiron; -- sometimes used with out. (v. t.). Of; or made of iron; consisting of iron; as; an iron bar; dust. (n.). The most common and most useful metallic element; being of almost universal occurrence; usually in the form of an oxide as hematite; magnetite; etc.; or a hydrous oxide as limonite; turgite; etc. (n.). Not to be broken; holding or binding fast; tenacious. (n.). Firm; robust; enduring; as; an iron constitution. (n.). Rude; hard; harsh; severe. (n.). Resembling iron in color; as; iron blackness. (n.).
Translations for the English word Iron
Spanish Translation for the English word Iron is planchar German Translation for the English word Iron is eisern
Iron Related Proverbs
Strike while the iron is hot. - The meaning of this proverb is Take advantage of favorable circumstances while they last. The image is from a blacksmith’s shop; the smith can shape iron only by striking it with his hammer when it is red hot
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