ironing

verb

  1. 1

    To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.

  2. 2

    To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.

  3. 3

    To furnish or arm with iron.

    to iron a wagon

Synonyms

noun

  1. 1

    The act of pressing clothes with an iron.

    I hate ironing.
  2. 2

    Laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed.

    I really should make a start on the ironing soon.
  3. 3

    Laundry that has recently been ironed.

    I really should put the ironing away.

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