Synonyms for iron

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1. Made of iron

   ferrous, ferruginous, ironclad, ironcased, ironshod.

2. Having the qualities of iron

   hard, robust, strong, firm, indomitable, unyielding, dense, insensible, inflexible, adamant, cruel, stubborn, implacable, heavy; see also firm 2.

noun

1. A metallic element

   pig iron, cast iron, wrought iron, sheet iron, coke, Fe (chemical symbol); see also alloy, metal.

2. An implement or apparatus made, or originally made, of iron

   Items referred to as irons include: flatiron, branding iron, golf club, midiron, heavy iron, driving iron, light iron, shackles, manacles, handcuffs, iron pan, sadiron, electric iron, press, mangle, hardware, curling iron.

3. An appliance for pressing clothes

   presser, steam iron, Teflon iron, travel iron, electric iron, press, mangle; see also appliance.

having many irons in the fire

verb