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cast–iron
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
cast–iron
(adjective)
cast iron
(noun)
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cast–iron
adjective
cast–iron
adjective
Learner's definition of CAST–IRON
1
:
made of cast iron
a
cast-iron
stove
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2
:
very strong or tough
I have a
cast-iron
stomach. [=I can eat anything spicy, hot, etc.]
a
cast-iron
will
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British
:
not likely to fail or be broken
You had better have a
cast-iron
[=(
US
)
airtight
] excuse for missing the meeting.
a
cast-iron
promise
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