ironing

Meanings

• verb

  The act of smoothing out wrinkles and creases in fabric using an iron and a cloth or an ironing board.

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Synonyms

press

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ironing
urning , learning , urning,urning,urning

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Variants

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

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Forms

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irons, ironed, ironing, irons out

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Etymology

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The word 'ironing' comes from the Old French word 'enferrer' which means 'to enclose' or 'to press'. The modern English word 'ironing' developed from the Middle English term 'ironen' which means 'to press with an iron'.

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Trivia

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1. The first iron was made of iron and was heated over an open fire.

2. In the early 20th century, some households had a dedicated 'ironing maid' who would come to the house once a week to do the ironing.

3. The Guinness World Record for the largest ironing marathon is held by a woman who ironed for 87 hours straight.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ironing Board: A portable board with a flat surface and foldable legs used to support fabric while ironing.

2. Steam Iron: An electric appliance used to apply heat and steam to fabric to remove wrinkles and creases.

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Culture

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Ironing has been a common household chore for centuries. In literature, ironing has been used as a metaphor for smoothing out conflicts or difficulties. In art, there have been paintings and sculptures depicting the act of ironing. In music, there have been songs about the tediousness and monotony of ironing.

How to Memorize "ironing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of ironing: 1. Placing the fabric on the ironing board. 2. Plugging in the iron and waiting for it to heat up. 3. Applying water to the iron or using a steam setting. 4. Ironing the fabric, starting from the collar and moving down to the cuffs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ironing' with the image of a person standing at an ironing board, holding an iron and a piece of fabric.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ironing Ironing In' to remember the steps: 1. Ironing, 2. Ironing, 3. In.

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