Irons Common

Irons has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

metal shackles; for hands or legs

"The escaped prisoner was caught again when his irons were found clamped to his wrists and ankles."

irons chains

plural of iron

"The prisoners were forced to march in chains while their irons clanked against each other."

shackles

Verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of iron

"The maid irons the sheets every morning before guests arrive."

In plain English: To iron something is to press it with a hot tool so that wrinkles disappear and the fabric becomes smooth.

"She hangs her wet clothes on a line to dry before she irons them later in the afternoon."

Proper Noun

A surname.

"The Irons family has lived in this village for three generations."

Example Sentences

"She hangs her wet clothes on a line to dry before she irons them later in the afternoon." verb

"He needs to iron his shirt before going to the interview." verb

"Don't forget to iron your clothes after washing them." verb

"She spent all afternoon ironing the curtains for her new apartment." verb