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1. (noun) 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. (noun) iron
a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head

3. (noun) iron, branding iron
implement used to brand live stock

4. (adj) iron, smoothing iron
home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth

5. (verb) cast-iron, iron
extremely robust
"an iron constitution"

6. (verb) iron, iron out, press
press and smooth with a heated iron
"press your shirts"; "she stood there ironing"

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