ironed

Meanings

• verb

  The process of smoothing fabric by passing it between the heated surfaces of an iron and a cloth or other material.

  - "After washing, I always iron my shirts before wearing them."
  - "My mother enjoys ironing as a relaxing hobby."

• noun

  A tool used to apply heat and pressure to fabric, typically made of metal.

  - "My iron is old and needs to be replaced."
  - "Please be careful not to touch the hot iron."

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Synonyms

press

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ironed
drones , gone , honored , mown , phones , thrones

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Variants

List of all variants of ironed that leads to same result
iron , ironed , ironing , irons , iron out , ironed out , ironing out , irons out

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Forms

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ironed (past tense and past participle), irons (third person singular present), irons (present participle)

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Etymology

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From Old French 'enferrer' meaning 'to encase' or 'to imprison', due to the process of enclosing fabric between the heated surfaces of an iron and a cloth.

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Trivia

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1. Ironing was once a popular pastime for women during the Victorian era, and they would often gather in 'ironing parties' to socialize while working.

2. The world record for the most shirts ironed in an hour is 875, set by a man named Takashi Ishikawa in 2006.

3. Ironing can also be used to remove wrinkles from other materials, such as paper, vinyl records, and even pizza dough.

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Related Concepts

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1. Laundry: The process of cleaning, drying, and preparing clothing and linens for use.

2. Pressing: The process of smoothing fabric using heat and pressure, often using an iron but also with specialized tools such as a clothing press.

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Culture

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Ironing has been an essential household chore for centuries, with the invention of the cast-iron flatiron in the late 1700s revolutionizing the process. In literature, ironing has been used as a metaphor for smoothing out wrinkles or difficulties in relationships and personal situations.

How to Memorize "ironed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of ironing: heating the iron, smoothing the fabric between the heated surfaces, moving the iron along the fabric.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ironed' with the sensation of a warm, smooth fabric.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ironing Is Really Odd' to remember the definition: 'Ironing Is Really Odd' -> 'I'ron' -> 'Ironing'.

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