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1. 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
   - Fe, atomic number 26
    
2. A golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
    
3. Implement used to brand live stock
   - branding iron
    
4. Home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
   - smoothing iron

1. Apply pressure and smooth with a heated iron
   "she stood there ironing";
   - iron out, press

1. Extremely robust
   "an iron constitution";
   - cast-iron

Derived forms: irons, ironing, ironed

See also: robust

Type of: club, golf club, golf-club, home appliance, household appliance, implement, metal, metallic element, press

Part of: iron ore, steel

Encyclopedia: Iron, Minnesota