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Meaning of ironclad

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ironclad

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noun

Definitions

  1. A metal-plated ship, vessel, or vehicle.

  2. An armor-plated warship.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Covered with iron, steel, or some metal, armor-plated.

  2. Solid or certain; not able to be disputed or questioned; irrefutable.

    Example: The suspect had an ironclad alibi for his whereabouts on the night of the crime.

  3. Rigorous; severe; exacting.

    Example: an ironclad oath or pledge