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iron-on

American  
[ahy-ern-on, -awn] / ˈaɪ ərnˌɒn, -ˌɔn /

adjective

  1. designed to be applied with heat and pressure, as by an iron.

    an iron-on patch for pants.


noun

  1. a design, patch, or the like, applied by ironing on.

Etymology

Origin of iron-on

First recorded in 1955–60; noun use of verb phrase iron on

Example Sentences

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If you don’t sew, don’t worry, she says, “you can cut them with pinking shears or use no-sew iron-on tape.”

From Los Angeles Times

“For tears in curtains or drapes, consider using iron-on fabric patches or fabric glue for a quick fix,” says Zina Shikhanova upholsterer and curtain expert with ZCurtains.

From Seattle Times

I also explained to customers how the authentic jerseys with sewn-on letters and numbers were of much higher quality, durability, and historical significance than the replica jerseys with iron-on letters and numbers.

From Los Angeles Times

Photos also can be converted to iron-on transfers, Mak says, and applied to a long piece of fabric.

From Washington Post

The Welsh government will look at whether schools should have no logo, or use iron-on logos free of charge.

From BBC