iron
UK: ˈaɪən | US: ˈaɪərn
n. 1. A strong, hard magnetic silvery-gray metal, the chemical element of atomic number 26.
n. 2. A tool or implement made of iron, especially a flat heated appliance for smoothing clothes.
vt. 1. To smooth (clothes or fabric) with a heated iron.
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The word "iron" traces back to Old English īsern or īren, derived from Proto-Germanic īsarną, likely borrowed from Celtic īsarnon. Its deeper roots are uncertain but may link to Proto-Indo-European h₁ésh₂r̥ ("blood"), metaphorically referencing the metal's rust-like color. The spelling evolved from Middle English iren to modern "iron," influenced by phonetic shifts and dialectal variations.
The bridge was constructed with reinforced iron beams.
She used an iron to press her wrinkled shirt.
Ancient civilizations valued iron for making weapons and tools.
The doctor recommended iron supplements for his anemia.
Rust forms when iron reacts with oxygen and moisture.