iron

1. iron (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel: a chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.

Example: Today we studied about metals — including iron — at school.

2. iron (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Any material, not a steel, predominantly made of elemental iron.

3. iron (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A tool or appliance made of metal, which is heated and then used to transfer heat to something else; most often a thick piece of metal fitted with a handle and having a flat, roughly triangular bottom, which is heated and used to press wrinkles from clothing, and now usually containing an electrical heating apparatus.

4. iron (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Made of the metal iron.

5. iron (adj) — sense 5

Definition: Strong (as of will), inflexible.

Example: She had an iron will.

6. iron (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.

Example: You'd be wise to iron that shirt before you wear it.

7. iron (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To engage in such pressing of clothing.

Example: They were washing and ironing all morning.

8. iron (verb) — sense 8

Definition: To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.

Example: [...] is it he who is ironed like a malefactor—who is to be dragged on a hurdle to the common gallows—to die a lingering and cruel death, and to be mangled by the hand of the most outcast of wretches?