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Meaning of "iron hand" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IRON HAND

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IRON HAND

noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Iron hand is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES IRON HAND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of iron hand in the English dictionary

The definition of iron hand in the dictionary is harsh or rigorous control; overbearing or autocratic force.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IRON HAND

iron fist
iron foundry
Iron Gate
Iron Gates
iron glance
iron grey
Iron Guard
iron horse
Iron Lady
iron lung
iron maiden
iron man
iron mask
iron meteorite
iron ore
iron out
iron oxide

WORDS THAT END LIKE IRON HAND

a free hand
a heavy hand
at first hand
at hand
at second hand
by hand
come to hand
first hand
from hand to hand
hand
hand in hand
hat in hand
helping hand
in hand
on hand
out of hand
second hand
take in hand
the upper hand
to hand
upper hand

Synonyms and antonyms of iron hand in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «iron hand» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IRON HAND

Find out the translation of iron hand to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of iron hand from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «iron hand» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

铁腕
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mano de hierro
570 millions of speakers

English

iron hand
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लोहे के हाथ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بيد من حديد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

железная рука
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mão de ferro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লোহা হাত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

main de fer
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tangan besi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Eisenhand
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

圧制
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

철 의 손
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wesi tangan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bàn tay sắt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இரும்பு கையை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लोखंडी हात
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Demir el
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mano di ferro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

żelazną ręką
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

залізна рука
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mână de fier
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σιδερένιο χέρι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ysterhand
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

järnhand
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

jernhånd
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of iron hand

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IRON HAND»

The term «iron hand» is normally little used and occupies the 120.961 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IRON HAND» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about iron hand

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QUOTES WITH «IRON HAND»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word iron hand.
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Charles V
Iron hand in a velvet glove.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IRON HAND»

Discover the use of iron hand in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to iron hand and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Iron Hand Of Mars: (Falco 4)
One of the stories from the bestselling historical fiction Falco series.
Lindsey Davis, 2011
2
American iron hand presses
The technology of iron (replacing wood) created a revolution in printing in the nineteenth century. This important volume covers the great American iron hand presses of the day -- Stanhope, Columbian, Ruthven, and many others.
Stephen O. Saxe, John DePol, 1992
3
Iron Hand
Ironhand takes us deeper into the layers of un-London where George and Edie must repay the debt which they owe the Gunner for his sacrifice. They must face unspeakable danger and doubt if they are to save him. Ages 9+.
Charlie Fletcher, 2008
4
Baring the iron hand: discipline in the Union Army
Ramold tells the story of the volunteers, who, unaccustomed to such military necessities as obeying officers, accepting punishment, and suppressing individuality, rebelled at the traditional discipline expected by the standing army.
Steven J. Ramold, 2010
5
An Iron Hand Upon the People: The Law Against the Potlatch ...
Re-examination of the history of the potlatch, the law and the Indians response to the legislation.
Douglas Cole, Ira Chaikin, 1990
6
Iron Hand of the Dragon's Touch
Here is the book that teaches the seemingly impossible. By following the steps laid out in this book, readers can attain true strength, precision and power.
Hei Long, 2005
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The Man with the Iron Hand
The writing of this book has afforded him pleasure in his leisure moments, and that pleasure would be much increased if he knew that the perusal of it would create any bond of sympathy between himself and the angling community in general.
John Carl Parish, 2008
8
Iron Hand: Smashing the Enemy's Air Defences
Combining an analytical overview of the weapons systems mixed with first-hand andecdotal reminiscences from former air and ground crews, this complex story is explained in an accessile, meaningful and entertaining manner, with the hows and ...
Anthony M. Thornborough, Frank B. Mormillo, Tony Cassanova, 2002
9
Stoneheart
And this is just the beginning as the statues of London awake... This is a story of statues coming to life; of a struggle between those with souls and those without; of how one boy who has been emotionally abandoned manages to find hope.
Charlie Fletcher, 2010
10
The Iron Hand: A Story of the Times
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series.
Howard Dean, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IRON HAND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term iron hand is used in the context of the following news items.
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Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari to Talk Terrorism, Trade …
Buhari, who ruled Nigeria with an iron hand from January 1984 to August 1985, has made the fight against corruption another priority as ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
2
Lacson or Duterte? | Business, News, The Philippine Star | philstar …
Both Duterte and Lacson are seen as potentially exercising the powers of the presidency with an iron hand. They are not your normal human ... «Philippine Star, Jul 15»
3
'End strike or face serious consequences', FTII director to students …
With students of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) persisting with their indefinite strike, the iron hand of authority ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
4
Karnal police plans dial-in radio talks with residents
While the police intend to work with iron hand with the drug peddlers, we will be keen to rehabilitate the addicts with the community support," he ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
5
FLASHBACK: 'General Hospital' - Proving That Miracle Cures Really …
The two creative minds that deserve credit are Gloria Monty, a dynamic and seasoned producer who ruled Secret Storm with an iron hand ... «We Love Soaps, Jul 15»
6
Why Women Are Three Times More Likely to Suffer from Migraines
And I no longer live in fear of the iron hand of the migraine striking me down again. Jean Kim is a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at ... «AlterNet, Jul 15»
7
Corruption should be dealt with iron hand: Karachi business …
KARACHI: The business community of Karachi fully backs Government's war on corruption which is one of the biggest hurdles in social and ... «The Nation, Jul 15»
8
San Francisco Memories of Jon Vickers
Adler was famous for ruling with an iron hand and if he had a dispute with an artist, that was the end of the singer's San Francisco career, or, ... «San Francisco Classical Voice, Jul 15»
9
Besigye fourth-time lucky?
He has said the iron hand of the NRM regime suffocates every space they could have used to organize and fundraise, thus, elections are only a ... «Independent, Jul 15»
10
Law profession losing reputation due to certain lawyers' activities: HC
Their act should be dealt with an iron hand, otherwise, there could not be any self-discipline, the judge said. By such a shameful act, they have ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

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