steam iron
Hot, hissing appliance
A steam iron is an electric pressing iron with a water reservoir that releases steam through holes in its heated plate.
The steam relaxes fabric fibers, making wrinkles easier to smooth out than with a dry iron alone: Fill the steam iron with distilled water to prevent mineral buildup.
Iron's heated underside
- water tankContainer for stored water
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- temperature controlRegulating heat levels
- spray nozzleAdjustable water disperser
auto shutoff · self-cleaning · garment steamer · nonstick · reservoir · handle · dial · plug
Apply force downward
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- flattenMake level or smooth
- crispFirm and breakable
dewrinkle · touch up · dampen · spray · mist · hang · fold · starch
Upper body garment
- blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
- dressSkirted one-piece garment
- suitMatched formal garments
skirt · curtains · tablecloth · napkins · pillowcase · bedsheet · collar · cuff
Clean using liquid
- dryFree from moisture
- foldBend onto itself
- hamperObstruct or clothes basket
- clotheslineCord for air-drying laundry
stain · fabric softener · starch · spray starch · sizing · distilled water · tap water · care label
soleplate
Iron's heated underside
- water tankContainer for stored water
- cordFlexible twisted strand
- temperature controlRegulating heat levels
spray nozzle · auto shutoff · self-cleaning · garment steamer · nonstick · reservoir · handle · dial · plug · wattage
press
Apply force downward
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- flattenMake level or smooth
crisp · dewrinkle · touch up · dampen · spray · mist · hang · fold · starch · finish
shirt
Upper body garment
- blouseLoose-fitting upper garment
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
- dressSkirted one-piece garment
suit · skirt · curtains · tablecloth · napkins · pillowcase · bedsheet · collar · cuff · pleat
wash
Clean using liquid
clothesline · stain · fabric softener · starch · spray starch · sizing · distilled water · tap water · care label · laundry room
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
chiffon · twill · velvet · wool · rayon · satin · denim · muslin · organza · crepe
- ironferrous, ferric, ferrite, hematite, magnetite
- ironing suppliespressing cloth, spray starch, starch, sole plate, clapper
- ironing tools
- laundry caremachine wash, hand wash, delicate cycle, permanent press, spin cycle
- dry cleaningdry cleaner, dry cleaners, dry cleaning, hanger, dry cleaning fluid
- Ironingpress, starch, wrinkle, crease, flatiron