IRONLIKE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ironlike mean? 

• IRONLIKE (adjective)
  The adjective IRONLIKE has 1 sense:

1. exhibiting strength or hardness like that of iron

  Familiarity information: IRONLIKE used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• IRONLIKE (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Exhibiting strength or hardness like that of iron

Context example:

ironlike discipline of the Marines

Similar:

strong (having strength or power greater than average or expected)

 Context examples 

He became quicker of movement than the other dogs, swifter of foot, craftier, deadlier, more lithe, more lean with ironlike muscle and sinew, more enduring, more cruel, more ferocious, and more intelligent.

(White Fang, by Jack London)