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Ironmongery (noun) means Metal tools and hardware sold in a hardware shop.

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Metal tools and hardware sold in a hardware shop.

The business of selling metal tools and hardware.

A shop run by an ironmonger.

The metal gear and equipment carried by climbers.

"Bolts, pitons (pegs), slings and other assorted ironmongery were used for directly aided climbing." — John White, The Indoor Climbing Manual (2014)

"He also had a room strewn with the toys of the trade and what-have-you: ropes and ironmongery, buoyancy aid and bagpipes, fetid socks and half-eaten haggises, dumbbells and ski-instructor sweaters." — Pete McDonald, Climbing Lessons: Inside Outdoor Education (1997)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of ironmongery?

"ironmongery" (noun) means metal tools and hardware sold in a hardware shop.

What are the different meanings of ironmongery?

"ironmongery" has 3 main meanings: 1. Metal tools and hardware sold in a hardware shop; 2. The business of selling metal tools and hardware; 3. A shop run by an ironmonger.