iron
noun
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- (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.
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fer
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- (uncountable, figurative) Used as a symbol of great strength or toughness, or to signify a very strong or tough material.
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de fer
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iron
adjective
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- (not comparable) Made of the metal iron.
- (figuratively) Strong (as of will), inflexible.
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fer
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iron
verb
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- (transitive) To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.
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repasser
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ironic
adjective
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- (Of a situation) Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
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ironique
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ironing
noun
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- The act of pressing clothes with an iron#Noun, such as a steam iron.
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repassage
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- Laundry that has recently been ironed.
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vêtements repassés
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- Laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed.
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vêtements à repasser
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ironically
adverb
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- (manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.
- (evaluative) Used to draw attention to an ironic aspect of a situation being described.
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ironiquement
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ironer
noun
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- Someone who irons, someone who does ironing.
- A mangle, a device used to iron clothes.
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repasseuse
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ironical
adjective
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- Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.
- Given to the use of irony; sarcastic.
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ironique
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