irons

noun — 3 senses

irons

noun

UK /ˈaɪ.ənz/ · US /ˈaɪ.ɚnz/

1

Dated Shackles.

He’s been clapped in irons!

2

Nautical, Transport A lack of forward motion.

Alice steered the boat into the wind, so we were stuck in irons.

3

Equestrianism, Hobbies, Horses, Lifestyle, Pets, Sports The stirrups.

Derived terms: eating irons, fighting irons, in irons, irons in the fire, leg irons

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