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Definition of cast-iron adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

cast-iron

adjective
 
/ˌkɑːst ˈaɪən/
 
/ˌkæst ˈaɪərn/
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  1. made of cast iron
    • a cast-iron bridge
  2. (British English) very strong or certain; that cannot be broken or fail
    • a cast-iron guarantee/promise
    • a cast-iron excuse/alibi
    compare ironcladTopics Successc2, Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2
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