noun / verb
iron
A heated tool for smoothing fabric.
She moves the hot iron slowly across her cotton shirt.
Etymology
The smoothing tool is named for the metal from which it was made. Heating the heavy metal implement allowed it to press creases out of fabric.
More examples
- I iron my work shirts every Sunday.
- He ironed the napkins before setting the table.
- Always unplug the iron when you finish.
Forms
iron · irons · ironed · ironing