Meaning of ironing in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈaɪ(ə)rnɪŋ/

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  1. Noun

    ironing

    Definitions

    1. garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed

    Examples

    • « there was a basketful of ironing to do »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. the work of ironing washed clothes

    Derived terms

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