irons irons /ˈaɪɝnz/

noun

1. () Metal shackles; for hands or legs  ( chains , irons )
   metal shackles; for hands or legs
    The prisoner was put in irons after trying to escape.
   The prisoner was put in irons after trying to escape.
   
   

 iron iron /ˈaɪɝn/

adjective

1. () Extremely robust  ( cast-iron , iron )
   extremely robust
    An iron constitution
   an iron constitution
   

noun

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  ( atomic number 26 , Fe , iron )
   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
    The iron supplement was recommended for people with iron-deficiency anemia
   The iron supplement was recommended for people with iron-deficiency anemia
   
   
2. () A golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head  ( iron )
   a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
    He selected a 7-iron for the approach shot to the green
   He selected a 7-iron for the approach shot to the green
   
   
3. Home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth  ( iron , smoothing iron )
   home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
    I use an iron in the utility room to iron my clothes
   I use an iron in the utility room to iron my clothes
   
   
4. Implement used to brand live stock  ( branding iron , iron )
   implement used to brand live stock
   
   

verb

1. () Press and smooth with a heated iron  ( iron out , press , iron )
   press and smooth with a heated iron
    Press your shirts
   press your shirts
    She stood there ironing
   she stood there ironing