iron
noun/ˈaɪərn/
Frequency rank: #1,375 most common English word
Meaning
A strong gray metal; or a device used to press clothes smooth.
Example sentence
She used the iron to press her shirt.
Synonyms & related words
- flatiron
- smoother
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