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noun

iron

A golf club with an angled metal head.

She selects an iron for her next shot toward the green.

Etymology
ironOld Englishiron

The club takes its name from the metal traditionally used for its head. The material word became the name of a class of clubs with angled metal striking faces.

More examples

  • A nine iron gives her shot more height.
  • He carries several irons but only one putter.
  • I use a short iron to clear the bunker.

Forms

iron · irons

Similar words

club
A general term that also includes woods and putters.
wedge
An iron with extra loft for short, high shots.