wrought iron

noun

: a commercial form of iron that is tough, malleable, and relatively soft, contains less than 0.3 percent and usually less than 0.1 percent carbon, and carries 1 or 2 percent of slag mechanically mixed with it

Examples of wrought iron in a Sentence

an antique wrought iron fence a chair made of wrought iron

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Savor the authentic architectural charms throughout the home, from tiling and woodwork to beamed ceilings and wrought iron details. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024 This aesthetic continues throughout the property, cue the library filled with old books, padded benches, and vintage lamps, and the rounded wrought iron chairs that sit on the terraces. —

Felicity Carter, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Two white wrought iron garden chairs sit on either side of his headstone for peaceful reflection. —

Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 How is the bacterium 'eating' Titanic? Titanic’s hull is constructed of steel plates about an inch thick – steel is a combination of mostly iron and carbon – held together by rivets made of steel and wrought iron. —

George Petras, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wrought iron