Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
wrought iron ExamplesWord Origin noun
- a form of iron, almost entirely free of carbon and having a fibrous structure including a uniformly distributed slag content, that is readily forged and welded.
Origin of wrought iron First recorded in 1670–80 Related formswrought-i·ron, adjective Examples from the Web for wrought iron Historical Examples of wrought iron
Lamps were here—scores of them, in wrought-iron chandeliers.
Sir Max Pemberton
They had reached the wrought-iron gates at the end of the avenue.
Rafael Sabatini
Wrought-iron beds with a pair of rollers were built for them.
Albert Manucy
She removed some non-existent dust from the wrought-iron standard.
Sinclair Lewis
There were no wrought-iron pipes then made or sold in America.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 11 (of 14)
Elbert Hubbard
British Dictionary definitions for wrought iron wrought iron noun
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- a pure form of iron having a low carbon content and a fibrous microstructure. It is made by various processes and is often used for decorative work
- (as modifier)wrought-iron gates