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ironing

[ahy-er-ning]

noun

  1. the act or process of smoothing or pressing clothes, linens, etc., with a heated iron.

  2. articles of clothing or the like that have been or are to be ironed.



ironing

/ ˈɪəɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of ironing washed clothes

  2. clothes that are to be or that have been ironed

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ironing1

First recorded in 1700–10; iron + -ing 1
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It became a nightly routine for Jane to "barricade" her sliding patio door with household items, such as chairs, tables and an ironing board.

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Despite a few kinks that might need ironing out, just over 27,000 fans visited over the weekend, according to officials.

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“It feels like a house,” Cecilia says, noting the built-in ironing board in the kitchen, one of many period details she enjoys.

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But Piastri set himself the target over the winter of ironing out the inconsistencies in his performance and ensuring he could compete at every race, not just some of them.

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England will hopefully have some consistency in selection and they can start ironing out a few of the wrinkles.

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