📖 Definitions of "Iron man"
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A self-acting spinning mule used in cotton manufacture.
- 2
Someone who is performing a very complex, complicated, or strenuous task without assistance.
"You don't have to be an iron man and do all the work yourself, there are people here who can help you."
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An extremely tough and strong athlete, especially one who competes in extreme athletic competitions or in a large number of games consecutively.
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A form of surf lifesaving competition which combines swimming, board paddling, ski paddling and running.
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An extreme form of triathlon, expecially one organised by the World Triathlon Corporation that comprises a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike race and a marathon run.
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(by extension) The winner of such a lifesaving event or triathlon.
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