1 [mass noun] a strong, hard magnetic silvery-grey metal, the chemical element of atomic number 26, much used as a material for construction and manufacturing, especially in the form of steel.Compare with steel. (Symbol: Fe)
used figuratively as a symbol or type of firmness, strength, or resistance:her father had a will of iron [as modifier]:the iron grip of religion on minority cultures
2a tool or implement now or originally made of iron:a caulking iron
(irons) metal supports for a malformed leg.
(irons) fetters or handcuffs.
(irons) informal stirrups.
3a handheld implement, typically an electrical one, with a heated flat steel base, used to smooth clothes, sheets, etc..
4a golf club with a metal head (typically with a numeral indicating the degree to which the head is angled in order to loft the ball): [in combination]:a four-iron
a shot made with an iron:his long irons were majestic
5 Astronomy a meteorite containing a high proportion of iron.
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[with object] smooth (clothes, sheets, etc.) with an iron.
have many (or other) irons in the fire
have a range of options or courses of action available, or be involved in many activities or commitments at the same time.
in irons
1having the feet or hands fettered.
2(of a sailing vessel) stalled head to wind and unable to come about or tack either way.
iron hand (or fist)
used to refer to firmness or ruthlessness of attitude or behaviour:he ruled with an iron hand
an iron hand (or fist) in a velvet glove
firmness or ruthlessness cloaked in outward gentleness.
iron something out
solve or settle difficulties or problems:they had ironed out their differences
