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iron

US /ˈaɪɚn/

noun Target · B2 Sản xuất & chất lượng

Definition

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

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The hotel provides an iron and ironing board in every room.

Word Family

NounNoun
iron gốc ironing
VerbVerb
iron gốc
AdjectiveAdj
iron gốc
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • pressthe state of demanding notice or attention
  • clothes presshaving a meaning similar to iron

Collocations

  • Easy iron your clothes
    to iron your clothes, meaning to press and smooth with a heated iron
  • Medium iron out minor differences
    to iron out minor differences, meaning to press and smooth with a heated iron
  • Hard iron ore extraction concession
    to iron ore extraction concession, meaning to press and smooth with a heated iron
  • Very Hard rule with an iron fist
    to rule with an iron fist, meaning to exercise authority over; as of nations

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