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flatiron

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flat·i·ron  (fltrn)
n.
An iron for pressing clothes, especially one that is heated externally, as on a hearth or stove.
flatiron [ˈflætˌaɪən]
n
(formerly) an iron for pressing clothes that was heated by being placed on a stove, etc.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.flatironflatiron - an iron that was heated by placing it on a stove
smoothing iron, iron - home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
Translations
flatiron [ˈflætˌaɪən] N → plancha f
flatiron [ˈflætˌaɪən] (old) n → ferro da stiro
flatiron [ˈflætˌaɪən] (old) n → ferro da stiro


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