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ironing

DEFINITIONS OF: ironing

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n the work of using heat to smooth washed clothes in order to remove any wrinkles

Type of:
work
activity directed toward making or doing something

n garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed

“there was a basketful of ironing to do”
Types:
flat wash, flatwork
ironing that can be done mechanically
Type of:
garment
an article of clothing
household linen, white goods
drygoods for household use that are typically made of white cloth
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