| smoothing iron | |
noun | |
| home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth [syn: iron] |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |