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ironclad
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
ironclad
(adjective)
ironclad
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ˈ
ajɚn
ˈ
klæd/
adjective
ironclad
/
ˈ
ajɚn
ˈ
klæd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of IRONCLAD
1
:
not able to be changed
The company has an
ironclad
policy/rule against revealing secrets to competitors.
an
ironclad
promise
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2
:
too strong to be doubted or questioned
He has an
ironclad
alibi.
ironclad
proof/evidence
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