a malleable, magnetic, readily oxidisable metal which is a chemical element of the transition series (atomic no. 26), occurs abundantly in certain ores and in meteorites, and is widely used, chiefly in alloys such as steel, for tools, implements, structures, machinery, etc.; iron.

to push out; to drive out or away.

to cause to be decomposed, putrefied; to cause to become rotten.

(fig.) to cause to e at the same place, condition, etc. to keep someone or something from moving, progressing etc. or make another wait unnecessarily.

to flow or leak out slowly, as through very small holes.

to fall or slide down.

to hang or suspend oneself from above.

to elapse or pass (as time).

to labour, perform service and get salary, wages, etc.; to earn.

to get or deserve as a result of something one has done.

to gain (interest, etc.) as profit.

to happen; to occur.

to cause to happen.

to cause to join.

to put on; to wear.

to bend or press (something) so that one part is over another; to double up on itself; to fold.