iron
A hard, heavy metal that is used to make things like buildings, tools, and machines.
A strong, hard, magnetic, silvery-gray metal element used in construction, manufacturing, and tools.
A tool that gets hot and is used to make clothes smooth.
A handheld electrical appliance with a flat heated surface used to press and smooth clothes.
To make clothes flat by using a hot tool.
To press and smooth clothes or fabric using a heated device to remove wrinkles.
A golf club with a flat metal part for hitting the ball.
A type of golf club with a flat angled metal head used for various shots on the course.
A mineral in food that helps your blood carry oxygen.
An essential mineral nutrient needed for producing hemoglobin in blood, found in foods like meat and spinach.
- Base: iron
- Plural: iron, irons
- Base: iron
- 3rd Person Singular: irons
- Present Participle: ironing
- Past: ironed
have irons in the fire
1Have several ongoing projects
To be working on several plans or jobs at the same time.
- She has too many irons in the fire and can't focus on one thing.
- It's good to have a few irons in the fire in case one doesn't work out.
iron out
1Resolve small problems
To fix small problems or remove difficulties by talking or working on them.
- They met to iron out the details of the contract.
- We need to iron out our differences before moving forward.
pump iron
1Lift weights for exercise
To lift heavy weights as exercise to get stronger muscles.
- He spends two hours every day pumping iron at the gym.
- He spends an hour every morning pumping iron at the gym.
- She started pumping iron to build muscle.
strike while the iron is hot
1Act quickly on opportunity
To do something right away because it is the best time to do it.
- You should strike while the iron is hot and apply now.
- You should strike while the iron is hot and apply for the job now.
- You should strike while the iron is hot and ask for a raise now.
- He struck while the iron was hot and sold his shares for a profit.
- They struck while the iron was hot and made the investment.
- The team struck while the iron was hot and scored another goal.