"irons" in the noun sense
1. iron, Fe, atomic number 26
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts used in construction and tools and armament plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
2. iron
a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
3. iron, branding iron
implement used to brand live stock
4. iron, smoothing iron
home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
"irons" in the verb sense
1. iron, iron out, press
press and smooth with a heated iron
"press your shirts"
"she stood there ironing"
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