cast-iron
adjective/ˌkɑːst ˈaɪən/
/ˌkæst ˈaɪərn/
- made of cast iron
- a cast-iron bridge
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- (British English) very strong or certain; that cannot be broken or fail
- a cast-iron guarantee/promise
- a cast-iron excuse/alibi
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