What does IRONS mean?

Parts of Speech

"Irons" is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, "irons" refers to a type of golf club used for hitting the ball out of difficult lies or bunkers. As a verb, "irons" means to press or smooth with a heated iron, or to restrain someone with handcuffs or shackles.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈaɪrənz/

UK: /ˈaɪənz/

Origin and Usage

The word "irons" originated from the Old English word "īren," which means "made of iron." The golf club known as "irons" has been used since the 15th century, while the verb form of "irons" has been used since the 14th century. The term "irons" is commonly used in golf and law enforcement contexts.

Synonyms

For the noun form of "irons," synonyms include golf club, iron club, and iron. For the verb form, synonyms include press, smooth, flatten, and restrain.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words include: iron, siren, rinse, risen, and rosin.

Example Sentences

• He hit the ball with his irons.
• She was arrested and put in irons.
• He irons his shirts every morning.