smoothing iron

Meanings

nounsmoothing iron (plural smoothing irons)

A heated appliance that is used to smooth clothing and other items after washing and (usually, partially) drying.
Synonyms: clothes iron, iron

nounA heated appliance that is used to smooth clothing and other items after washing and (usually, partially) drying.

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nounhome appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth

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