IRONING Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word ironing. (close relations)
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| finishing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) • the act of finishing | ||||||
| pressing | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure • a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press adjective satellite • compelling immediate action | ||||||
| steaming | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adverb • (used of heat) extremely adjective satellite • filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist | ||||||
| smoothing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
adjective • having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities • of the margin of a leaf shape; not broken up into teeth • (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected • of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence noun • the act of smoothing adjective satellite • smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication • smooth and unconstrained in movement • lacking obstructions or difficulties • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves verb • make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing • make (a surface) shine • free from obstructions | ||||||
| press | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the state of demanding notice or attention • the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines • a machine used for printing • a dense crowd of people • a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes • clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use • any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids • a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure verb • exert pressure or force to or upon • force or impel in an indicated direction • to be oppressive or burdensome • place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure • squeeze or press together • crowd closely • create by pressing • be urgent • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • press from a plastic • make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby • press and smooth with a heated iron • lift weights • ask for or request earnestly | ||||||
| cast-iron | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • extremely robust | ||||||
| fe | nounn | |||||
noun • a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood | ||||||
| atomic number 26 | nounn | |||||
noun • a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood | ||||||
| branding iron | nounn | |||||
noun • implement used to brand live stock | ||||||
| iron out | verbv | |||||
verb • settle or put right • press and smooth with a heated iron | ||||||
| smoothing iron | nounn | |||||
noun • home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth | ||||||
