well-ironed
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a word derived from
iron.
ironnouna ductile, malleable, silver-white metallic element, scarcely known in a pure condition, but much used in its crude or impure carbon-containing forms for making tools, implements, machinery, etc. Fe; 55.847; 26; 7.86 at 20°C.
Example Sentences
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I look more put together; the effect is roughly the same as if I’d combed my hair or put on a well-ironed shirt.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2013
Father opened our trunk and got out some clean, well-ironed shirts—some of White Deer’s masterpieces.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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At this time Basilio now wore shoes and a clean and well-ironed camisa.
From The Reign of Greed by Derbyshire, Charles E.
This time it was the gray waistcoat, the well-ironed shirt and collar, English scarf, and the blackthorn stick which he carried balanced in the hollow of his arm.
From Felix O'Day by Smith, Francis Hopkinson
In her new straw hat and clean, well-ironed gingham she looked decidedly well.
From Dixie Hart by Harben, Will N. (William Nathaniel)