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— John Milton

Say, Heavenly Muse, shall not thy sacred vein 15

Afford a present to the Infant God?

Hast thou no verse, no hymn, or solemn strain,

To welcome him to this his new abode,

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Able to be tolerated or allowed; satisfactory or suitable for a particular purpose or situation.

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flatiron

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/flæt-ai-urn/

A tool, often heated, used to press and smooth clothes.

In a Sentence

“She used the flatiron to remove the creases from her shirt before the interview.”

Origin

English, from the shape and material of the tool.

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Synonyms

ironpressclothes iron

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Related Words

flatironpressingironingwrinklesmoothgarmentappliance

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