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smoothing iron

Other forms: smoothing irons

Definitions of smoothing iron
  1. noun
    home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
    synonyms: iron
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    types:
    flatiron
    an iron that was heated by placing it on a stove
    gauffer, gauffering iron, goffer, goffering iron
    an iron used to press pleats and ridges
    steam iron
    a pressing iron that can emit steam
    travel iron
    a small lightweight iron that can be carried while traveling
    type of:
    home appliance, household appliance
    an appliance that does a particular job in the home
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