Iron Definition & Meaning

iron
adjective
  1. extremely robust; "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
  2. a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
  3. implement used to brand live stock
  4. home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
verb
  1. press and smooth with a heated iron; "press your shirts"; "she stood there ironing"

"Iron" in song lyrics

See how iron is used in real songs:

  • "I can make a gun with just a Pepsi can and a soldering iron"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Apathy, Celph Titled — Yell at Us
  • "But this is for real, no denying, just rapid fire from the black iron"
    9th Prince f/ Dom Pachino — What U Wanna Do?
  • "The belt of Orion wrapped around your neck with the iron"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Tear it Up

Usage tips for "iron"

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