flatiron

[flat-ahy-ern]

flat·i·ron

[flat-ahy-ern]
noun
1.
a nonelectric iron with a flat bottom, heated for use in pressing clothes, cloth, etc.
2.
Geology. (in the Western U.S.) a triangular hogback that resembles a flatiron resting on its base.

Origin:
1735–45; flat1 + iron
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Flatiron is always a great word to know.
So is core. Does it mean:
process where the surface of the earth is worn away by the action of water, glaciers, winds, waves
central portion of the earth believed to be composed mainly of iron and nickel in a molten state
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flatiron (ˈflætˌaɪən)
 
n
(formerly) an iron for pressing clothes that was heated by being placed on a stove, etc

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