iron man


noun
  1. a person, as a worker or athlete, of great physical endurance who can be depended upon to perform a given task or job tirelessly.

  2. a machine that performs a job formerly done by hand; robot.

  1. Slang. a dollar bill or a silver dollar.

Origin of iron man

1
First recorded in 1610–20

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British Dictionary definitions for iron man

iron man

nounAustralian
  1. an event at a surf carnival in which contestants compete at swimming, surfing, running, etc

  2. a competitor at such an event

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