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

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Directed by Bille August, this ‘Masterpiece’ adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas classic stars Sam Claflin as the wronged seaman and Jeremy Irons as his friend and fellow prisoner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Irons was described as a "beautiful, loving and caring daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend" by her family.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Stephanie Irons was found dead by emergency services after they were called to an address in Westdale Lane West, Mapperley, at 22:07 BST on Tuesday.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

In Noel’s blood, the cells had morphed, mysteriously, into shriveled, scythe-shaped crescents—“sickle cells,” as Irons later described them.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

irons

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