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ironing.

The act of pressing clothes with an iron, such as a steam iron.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The act of pressing clothes with an iron, such as a steam iron.

    countable · uncountable
    I hate ironing.
  2. Laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed.

    countable · uncountable
    I really should make a start on the ironing soon.
  3. Laundry that has recently been ironed.

    countable · uncountable
    I really should put the ironing away.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of iron

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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