iron

• Описывает что-то, сделанное из металла железа или напоминающее его; также используется в переносном смысле для описания чего-то сильного, твёрдого или неподатливого.

Describes something that is made of or resembles the metal iron; also used figuratively to describe something that is strong, hard, or unyielding.

1. Made of ironA2formal

   Consisting of or made from the metal iron.

   Железный

   • The gate was made of iron bars.
   • They used an iron rod to reinforce the structure.
   • The old bridge had iron supports.

2. Strong or unyieldingB2formal

   Having great physical or mental strength; firm and inflexible.

   Железный

   • She has an iron will that never gives up.
   • He maintained an iron grip on the company.
   • The dictator ruled with an iron fist.

   Синонимыadamantfirmhardinflexibleobduraterigidsteelystrongtoughunyielding

   Антонимыflexiblesoftweakyielding

• Существительное, обозначающее прочный, твёрдый, магнитный серебристо-серый металл, химический элемент или инструмент из этого металла, используемый для разглаживания одежды.

A noun referring to a strong, hard, magnetic, silvery-gray metal, a chemical element, or a tool made from this metal used for smoothing clothes.

1. A2formal

   A strong, hard, magnetic, silvery-grey metal, used for making tools, buildings, and machinery.

   Железо

   • The bridge is made of iron and steel.
   • Iron is an essential mineral for human health.
   • The blacksmith shaped the iron into a horseshoe.

2. Tool for pressing clothesA2formal

   An electrical device with a flat metal base that is heated to smooth clothes.

   Утюг

   • She used the iron to remove wrinkles from her shirt.
   • The iron is too hot; be careful not to burn the fabric.
   • He plugged in the iron and waited for it to heat up.

   Синонимыflatironsteam iron

3. B1formal

   A type of golf club with a metal head, used for medium-distance shots.

   Айрон

   • He selected a 7-iron for his approach shot.
   • She hit the ball perfectly with her iron.
   • The golfer's bag contains several different irons.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по разглаживанию одежды или ткани нагретым инструментом для удаления складок.

A verb used to indicate the act of pressing clothes or fabric with a heated tool to remove wrinkles.

1. Press clothesA2formal

   To make clothes smooth by using a heated iron.

   Гладить

   • She ironed her shirt before the interview.
   • He needs to iron his trousers for the wedding.
   • I always iron my clothes on Sunday evenings.

   Синонимыflattenpresssmooth

2. Remove wrinklesA2formal

   To smooth out wrinkles or creases from fabric using an iron.

   Гладить

   • The dry cleaner ironed the dress perfectly.
   • She ironed the tablecloth to make it look neat.
   • He carefully ironed the collar of his shirt.

   Синонимыflattenmanglepresssmooth

   Антонимыcreasecrumplewrinkle

Фразовые вариантыiron out