ironing

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed

   there was a basketful of ironing to do

2. 2
   noun

   The act of pressing clothes with an iron, such as a steam iron.

   I hate ironing.

3. 3
   noun

   Laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed.

   I really should make a start on the ironing soon.

4. 4
   noun

   Laundry that has recently been ironed.

   I really should put the ironing away.

5. 5
   noun

   the work of using heat to smooth washed clothes in order to remove any wrinkles

6. 6
   verb

   present participle and gerund of iron