Definition of irons Irons

/ajˈɚnz/ - [ayernz] - i•rons

We found 8 definitions of irons from 6 different sources.

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What does irons mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: irons

irons - metal shackles; for hands or legs
  chains
  hamper, shackle, trammel, bond a basket usually with a cover
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • irons (Noun)
    Plural of iron.
  • irons (Noun)
    shackles.
  • irons (Noun)
    A lack of forward motion.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • irons
    A ship is said to be in irons when, by mismanagement, she is permitted to come up in the wind and lose her way; so that, having no steerage, she must either be boxed off on the former tack, or fall off on the other; for she will not cast one way or the other, without bracing in the yards. Also, bilboes (which see). Also, the tools used by the caulkers for driving oakum into the seams. (See also BOOM-IRONS.)

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • irons
    Fetters or instruments made of iron, with which a prisoner is shackled. To be put in irons, is to be handcuffed and confined in fetters.

Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗

  • irons
    He that hath many irons in the fire, some of them will cool.

Part of speech

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  • irons, verb, present, 3rd person singular of iron (infinitive).
  • irons, noun, plural of iron.

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irons in sign language
Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter R Sign language - letter R Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter N Sign language - letter N Sign language - letter S Sign language - letter S

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