irons

[ahy-ernz] / ˈaɪ ərnz /

NOUN

bond

Synonyms

STRONG

band binding chain connection cord fastening fetter gunk handcuff hookup ligature link linkage manacle network nexus rope shackle tie tie-in wire

WEAK

stickum

NOUN

fetters

Synonyms

STRONG

bonds captivity chains check cuffs curb handcuffs hindrance manacles obstruction restraint shackles trammels

WEAK

bilboes

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assistance encouragement freedom help liberation promotion

NOUN

handcuff

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shackle

STRONG

band binding chain connection cord fastening fetter gunk hobble hookup iron ligature link linkage manacle network nexus restraint rope tie tie-in wire

WEAK

stickum

NOUN

shackle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

handcuff

STRONG

bracelet chain cuff fetter manacle rope trammel

WEAK

electronic ankle bracelet leg-iron

NOUN

vinculum

Synonyms

WEAK

band binding chain connection cord fastening fetter gunk handcuff hookup knot ligament ligature link linkage manacle network nexus rope shackle stickum tie tie-in wire yoke

Example Sentences

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Hotel irons are sketchy and hotel dry cleaning is expensive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Tesla has “lots of irons in the fire” that could help shares move higher, Kallo said in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

The five-time major winner from Northern Ireland switched to cavity-back irons for last December's Australian Open and two events this year in Dubai but is back to familiar equipment this week.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

"I hit it in the fairway a lot and gave myself some chances with irons," said Fleetwood.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

I snagged the buoy and tied up the skiff as he put it into irons, the sail luffing as it relaxed, some spray coming over the bow.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

irons

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