electric iron

Heated wrinkle remover

An electric iron is a handheld appliance with a heated metal plate, used to press wrinkles from fabric.

The flat surface, called a soleplate, heats when plugged in, allowing you to smooth clothing by gliding the iron across it.

Most have steam functions and temperature controls for different fabrics.

Often shortened to just iron: I need to iron this shirt before the interview.

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heating method/technology

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Solid metal pressing tool

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Device smoothing fabric wrinkles

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Fabric with unwanted creases

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G