ironclad

UK
/ˈaɪənklæd/
US
/ˈaɪərnklæd/

Translations

ironcladnoun
ironclads
pl
UK
/ˈaɪənklæd/
US
/ˈaɪərnˌklæd/
The ironclad was a revolutionary warship in the 19th century.
Броненосец был революционным военным кораблем в 19 веке.
Synonyms
armored ship
armored warship
armored vessel
ironclad warship
armored frigate
turret ship
ironcladadjective
more ironclad
Comp.
most ironclad
Super.
UK
/ˈaɪənklæd/
US
/ˈaɪərnklæd/
The lawyer presented an ironclad argument in court.
Адвокат представил неопровержимый аргумент в суде.
She made an ironclad decision to pursue her dreams.
Она приняла непоколебимое решение следовать за своими мечтами.
He had an ironclad will that couldn't be broken.
У него была железная воля, которую нельзя было сломать.
ironcladverb
ironclad
Past Simple
ironclad
Past Participle
ironcladding
Gerund
UK
/ˈaɪənklæd/
US
/ˈaɪərnklæd/
Rare, chiefly historical: to cover or armour with iron plates.

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.