Phrase guide

smoothing iron

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: clothes iron, iron

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: iron

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: home appliance, household appliance

Narrower terms: flatiron, goffer, gauffer, goffering iron, gauffering iron, steam iron, travel iron

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