Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A strong, silver-grey metal that is magnetic and is commonly used for construction and manufacturing.
Iron
/ˈaɪən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
But do not tell me you never ironed before.
She was surprised at his agility with the fire irons.
Know you not that yon iron bar is a swift conductor?
Etymology:
The word iron comes from the Old English īsern, īsen, derived from Proto-Germanic *isarnan, which traces back to Proto-Iranian *ayas-, meaning metal.
Usage Statistics:
33 mentions per 1 million words 
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