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Definition of Flatiron
1. Noun. An iron that was heated by placing it on a stove.
Definition of Flatiron
1. n. An iron with a flat, smooth surface for ironing clothes.
Definition of Flatiron
1. Noun. A simple iron (for pressing laundry) which is heated on a stove ¹
2. Noun. (context: especially referring to the shape of a building) a quadrilateral with two parallel sides, one of which is very short, and whose non-parallel sides are longer than either parallel side. ¹
3. Adjective. Having a flatiron shape ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Flatiron
1. a device for pressing clothes [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Flatiron
Literary usage of Flatiron
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Experimental Electrical Engineering and Manual for Electrical Testing for by Vladimir Karapetoff (1907)
"EXPERIMENT 32-D. — Testing an Electric flatiron. — The distribution of heat, of
importance to the users of electric flatirons (Fig. ..."
2. The American Library Annual: Including Index to Dates of Current Events (1915)
"Ballou, Waldo R. Found dying on sidewalk before home of Mrs. Helen flatiron found
in Mrs. Angle's apartment lits dent M. Angle, Mrs. Angle held. ..."
3. Catskill Water Supply: A General Description and Brief History by New York (N.Y.). Board of Water Supply (1917)
"Madison Square Garden tower, the Metropolitan tower and flatiron Building are
easily recognized from left to right. ..."
4. Receipts and Remedies: Useful Hints for Everyone on Health, Beauty, Clothing by Louis Andrew Flemming (1908)
"Let the powder remain for twenty-four hours; then cover it with a piece of brown
paper, and press with a warm flatiron. Remove the paper and brush off the ..."
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