The Clue
Cattle branding tools (5 letter answer)
The Answer
IRONS
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Notes
The answer IRONS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
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Definition
IRONS as a noun:
1. (irons, chains) = metal shackles; for hands or legs
IRON as a noun:
1. (iron, Fe, atomic number 26) = a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
2. a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head
3. (iron, branding iron) = implement used to brand live stock
4. (iron, smoothing iron) = home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
IRON as a verb:
1. (iron, iron out, press) = press and smooth with a heated iron; "press your shirts"; "she stood there ironing"