1
: made of cast iron
2
: resembling cast iron: such as
a
: capable of withstanding great strain
a cast-iron stomach
b
: not admitting change, adaptation, or exception : rigid
a cast-iron will
c
British
: not likely to fail or be broken : airtight
"Clever idea, Black, getting yourself seen on a safe station platform … gave you a cast-iron excuse not to leave your hidey-hole in future, didn't it?"—
J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling
: a commercial alloy of iron, carbon, and silicon that is cast in a mold and is hard, brittle, nonmalleable, and incapable of being hammer-welded but more easily fusible than steel
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Adjective
lost weight only after a cast-iron adherence to his diet
he has a cast-iron faith in his innate ability to overcome any adversity that life might throw against him
Noun
The fence is made of cast iron.
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The Week Uk, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
Always lift your cast-iron cookware instead of sliding it to prevent damage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
The cast iron Dutch oven offers even heat distribution and retention, while its enamel coating provides a non-stick layer that’s easy to clean.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Volkswagen employees have long benefited from generous pay deals and cast-iron job security, while resisting all efforts by the management to rein in costs to cope with challenges such as soaring energy prices.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
Always lift your cast-iron cookware instead of sliding it to prevent damage.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Cyber Monday cookware sales Great Jones Great Jones Double Dutch Duo
Save $100 on the large Great Jones cast iron Dutchess oven and smaller Dutch Baby ahead of the holidays.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
The cast iron Dutch oven offers even heat distribution and retention, while its enamel coating provides a non-stick layer that’s easy to clean.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Cast-iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast-iron. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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