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Ironing Definition & Meaning

ironing
noun
  1. garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed; "there was a basketful of ironing to do"
  2. the work of using heat to smooth washed clothes in order to remove any wrinkles

"Ironing" in song lyrics

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  • "picture of woman ironing"
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  • "woman ironing"
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  • "tille olsen ; i stand here ironing"
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Usage tips for "ironing"

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Frequently asked questions

What does ironing mean?
garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed; "there was a basketful of ironing to do" the work of using heat to smooth washed clothes in order to remove any wrinkles
What part of speech is ironing?
Ironing is a noun.
How many definitions does ironing have?
Ironing has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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