(transitive) To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases. / (transitive, archaic) To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.

(not comparable) Made of the metal iron. / (figuratively) Strong (as of will), inflexible.

(uncountable) A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel.

(Of a situation) Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony. / (proscribed) Odd or coincidental; strange. / (preceded with "being") Acting in a unserious and teasing manner.

(manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony. / (evaluative) Used to draw attention to an ironic aspect of a situation being described.

Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony. / Given to the use of irony; sarcastic. / (obsolete) Feigning ignorance; simulating lack of instruction or knowledge; exhibiting Socratic irony.

simple past tense and past participle of iron

Capable of being ironed.

(organic chemistry) Any of several ketones, or a mixture of such, found in orris oil (oil extracted from iris roots), used as odorants in perfumes.

plural of irone