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iron(2)(dictionary)
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iron(encyclopedia)
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iron man (iou)



iron man noun phr. Pl. iron men. E17.
[from IRON noun & adjective + MAN noun.]
A man of iron; a brave, tough, or intransigent man; esp. a robust sportsman. E17.
b. A multi-event sporting contest demanding stamina; spec. a triathlon involving consecutively a 2.4 mile (3.9 km) swim, a 112 mile (180 km) cycle ride, and a 26.2 mile (42.2 km) run. L20.
A dollar; Austral. formerly also, a pound. Cf. IRON noun 11. slang (chiefly US). E20.