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cast iron

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkæst ˈaɪɚn/ · UK /ˌkɑːst ˈaɪən/

cast iron means: Made from a strong, heavy kind of iron shaped while melted.

adjective

MADE OF IRONB2

Made from a strong, heavy kind of iron shaped while melted.

  • She bought a cast iron pan.
  • The house still has its old cast iron radiators.
  • Do you cook with a cast iron skillet?

Common phrases: cast iron pan, cast iron stove

NO EXCEPTIONSC1

Fixed and certain, with no room for changes or exceptions.

  • That's a cast iron rule.
  • They gave us a cast iron guarantee of payment.
  • The school refused to change its cast iron policy.

Similar words: absolute, inflexible, firm

Opposites: flexible

Common phrases: cast iron rule, cast iron guarantee

VERY TOUGHC1

Very strong and able to deal with illness, pressure, or difficulty.

  • He has a cast iron stomach.
  • Her cast iron constitution helped her survive the harsh winter.
  • You need cast iron nerves for that job.

Similar words: tough, strong, resilient

Opposites: weak, fragile

Common phrases: cast iron constitution, cast iron stomach

noun

IRON MATERIALB2

A strong, heavy kind of iron shaped by pouring it into a container while melted.

  • This pan is made of cast iron.
  • Cast iron can crack if you drop it.
  • They used cast iron to make the old pipes.

Common phrases: made from cast iron, solid cast iron

Questions about cast iron

What does cast iron mean?

Made from a strong, heavy kind of iron shaped while melted.

What is cast iron in other languages?

Türkçe: dökme demirden · Español: de hierro fundido · Français: en fonte · Deutsch: gusseisern · Italiano: di ghisa · 日本語: 鋳鉄製の

How do you pronounce cast iron?

In American English /ˌkæst ˈaɪɚn/; in British English /ˌkɑːst ˈaɪən/.

How do you use cast iron in a sentence?

She bought a cast iron pan. The house still has its old cast iron radiators.

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