Flat-iron

  • 31flat — I. /flæt / (say flat) adjective (flatter, flattest) 1. level, even, or without inequalities of surface, as land, etc. 2. horizontally level: a flat roof. 3. comparatively lacking in projection or depression of surface: a broad flat face. 4. (of a …

  • 32Flat tire — The term flat tire describes the condition whereby a pneumatic tire becomes deflated, such that the metal of the wheel is no longer kept suspended above the ground. This can occur for several reasons: [ [http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ab… …

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  • 33Iron (golf) — Irons in a golf bag An iron is a type of club used in the sport of golf to propel the ball towards the hole. They are so called because historically the clubhead was generally made from iron. Whilst the vast majority of modern irons are still… …

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  • 34flat — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 (BrE) set of rooms ⇨ See also ↑apartment ADJECTIVE ▪ big, spacious ▪ modest ▪ cramped, little, poky …

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  • 35flat — I [[t]flæt[/t]] adj. flat•ter, flat•test, 1) horizontally level 2) level, even, or without unevenness of surface, as land or tabletops 3) having a surface that is without marked projections or depressions 4) lying horizontally and at full length… …

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  • 36iron — /ˈaɪən / (say uyuhn) noun 1. Chemistry a ductile, malleable, silver white metallic element, scarcely known in a pure condition, but abundantly used in its crude or impure forms containing carbon (see pig iron, cast iron, steel, and wrought… …

  • 37iron — [[t]a͟ɪ͟ə(r)n[/t]] ♦♦♦ irons, ironing, ironed 1) N UNCOUNT: oft N n Iron is an element which usually takes the form of a hard, dark grey metal. It is used to make steel, and also forms part of many tools, buildings, and vehicles. Very small… …

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  • 38iron — i|ron1 W2S3 [ˈaıən US ˈaıərn] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(metal)¦ 2¦(for clothes)¦ 3 have several irons in the fire 4¦(sport)¦ 5¦(chains)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [: Old English; Origin: isern, iren] 1.) ¦(METAL)¦[U] a common hard metal that is used to make steel, is ↑ …

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  • 39iron — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 metal ADJECTIVE ▪ rusty ▪ cast, corrugated, galvanized, wrought ▪ a hut with a corrugated iron roof ▪ …

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  • 40iron — i|ron1 [ aırn ] noun ** 1. ) uncount a hard heavy metal that is a common element and is used for making steel and is also used in many types of machine and building structures a ) small quantities of iron, existing in some foods and in your body …

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