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IRON

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There are 8 meanings of the word Iron.

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Iron - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
atomic number 26fe
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
metalmetallic element
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Implement used to brand live stock

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
branding iron

Home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smoothing iron
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
home appliancehousehold appliance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Iron - as an adjective satellite

Extremely robust

Example: "An iron constitution"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cast-iron

Iron - as a verb

Press and smooth with a heated iron

Example: "Press your shirts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
iron outpress
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
press
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Iron - as an adjective

Made of the metal iron.

Strong (as of will), inflexible.

Example: "He held on with an iron grip."

Example Sentences

"He used an iron to press his clothes."
"The doctor checked her iron levels to see if she was anemic."
"The construction workers used an iron to flatten the metal."
"She left the iron on the shirt for too long and burned a hole in it."
"He had trouble absorbing iron from his food due to a medical condition."
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Word Game Points

Is IRON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, iron is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IRON has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is IRON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, iron is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IRON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is IRON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, iron is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IRON has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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