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ironworker

/ˈaɪərnˌwɜːrkər/
i · ron · work · er
Plural:ironworkers
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• noun

1

A skilled tradesperson who fabricates, assembles, or erects structural iron and steel frameworks used in buildings, bridges, and industrial structures.

Example

"The experienced ironworker carefully secured the steel beam high above the city street."

2

A heavy-duty industrial machine tool capable of performing multiple metalworking tasks—such as shearing, punching, and notching—on metal plates and bars.

Example

"The fabrication shop purchased a hydraulic ironworker to punch bolt holes in the thick steel plates."

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• Nearby Words

ironwoman
ironwood
ironwork
ironworker
ironworking
ironworks
irony

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ironworker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ironworker
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