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ironclad

/ˈaɪənklæd/

/ˈaɪərnklæd/

Translations

ironcladnoun

ironclads

/ˈaɪənklæd/

/ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

cuirasséNavire de guerre protégé par des plaques de fer.

The ironclad was a formidable presence in the naval fleet during the Civil War.

Le cuirassé était une présence redoutable dans la flotte pendant la guerre de Sécession.

Synonyms

turret ship

armored frigate

ironclad warship

battleship

monitor

warship

armored vessel

armored warship

armored ship

ironcladadjective

more ironclad

Comp.

most ironclad

Super.

/ˈaɪənklæd/

/ˈaɪərnklæd/

inébranlableAu sens figuré : très solide, incontestable.

The lawyer presented an ironclad argument that left no room for doubt.

L'avocat a présenté un argument inébranlable qui ne laissait aucun doute.

Additional translations

cuirasséAu sens propre : protégé par des plaques de fer.

Synonyms

ironcladverb

ironclad

Past Simple

ironclad

Past Participle

ironcladding

Gerund

/ˈaɪənklæd/

/ˈaɪərnklæd/

Rare, chiefly historical: to cover or armour with iron plates.

cuirasserTerme technique ou littéraire : munir de plaques de fer.

The engineers ironclad the vessel before its maiden voyage.

Les ingénieurs ont cuirassé le navire avant son voyage inaugural.

Synonyms

clad in iron

encase in iron

Definitions

ironcladnoun

A warship covered with iron plates for protection.

The ironclad was a formidable presence in the naval fleet during the Civil War.

ironcladadjective

Very strong and impossible to contradict or weaken.

The lawyer presented an ironclad argument that left no room for doubt.

Covered or protected with iron.

The ironclad fortress was impenetrable to enemy attacks.

ironcladverb

To cover, protect, or armour with iron plates.

The engineers ironclad the vessel before its maiden voyage.