NounCommon lingo
Ironing Box
[eye-er-ning boks]Pan-Diaspora· Traditional heavy brass or iron charcoal box press used in Indian and Anglo-Indian homes
Also spelled: charcoal iron, dhobi iron
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A heavy brass or cast-iron box loaded with red-hot charcoal embers, used to iron railway uniforms, suits, and frocks with razor-sharp creases.
“Dad filled the heavy ironing box with glowing coals to press his railway uniform trousers with a razor crease for inspection.”
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