Irons
Americannoun
plural noun
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fetters or chains (often in the phrase in or into irons )
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nautical (of a sailing vessel) headed directly into the wind without steerageway
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to be involved in many projects, activities, etc
noun
Example Sentences
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“I know, Grandpa,” I said, “but I’m afraid if things keep going like they have, we’re going to run out of irons and the fire’s going out.”
From Literature
Grandpa grinned and said, “That’s one of those extra irons I was telling you about. I wrote a letter to those circus people and got an answer from the animal trainer.”
From Literature
The five-time major winner from Northern Ireland switched to cavity-back irons for last December's Australian Open and two events this year in Dubai but is back to familiar equipment this week.
From Barron's
However, he courted a move to West Ham that summer, angering Villa fans by doing an 'irons' pose on his social media before that transfer fell through.
From BBC
Members of Irons's family were in court, and the prosecution confirmed victim impact statements were being prepared.
From BBC
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