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iron noun

  /ˈaɪ.ən/ , /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ , /ˈaɪ.ɹən/
  • (uncountable) A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel: a chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.
  • (golf) A golf club used for middle-distance shots.
fer
  • (uncountable, figurative) Used as a symbol of great strength or toughness, or to signify a very strong or tough material.
de fer

iron adjective

  /ˈaɪ.ən/ , /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ , /ˈaɪ.ɹən/
  • (not comparable) Made of the metal iron.
  • (figuratively) Strong (as of will), inflexible.
fer

iron verb

  /ˈaɪ.ən/ , /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ , /ˈaɪ.ɹən/
  • (transitive) To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.
repasser

ironic adjective

  /aɪˈɹɑn.ɪk/ , /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/
  • (Of a situation) Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
ironique

ironing noun

  • The act of pressing clothes with an iron#Noun, such as a steam iron.
repassage
  • Laundry that has recently been ironed.
vêtements repassés
  • Laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed.
vêtements à repasser

ironically adverb

  • (manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.
  • (evaluative) Used to draw attention to an ironic aspect of a situation being described.
ironiquement

ironer noun

  • Someone who irons, someone who does ironing.
  • A mangle, a device used to iron clothes.
repasseuse

ironical adjective

  /aɪˈɹɑnɪkəl/ , /aɪˈɹɒnɪkəl/
  • Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
  • Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
ironique

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