2 definitions
for smoothing iron
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Smoothing \Smooth"ing\, a. & n.
fr. Smooth, v.
[1913 Webster]
Smoothing iron, an iron instrument with a polished face,
for smoothing clothes; a sadiron; a flatiron.
Smoothing plane, a short, finely set plane, for smoothing
and finishing work.
[1913 Webster]
From WordNet (r) 2.0 :
smoothing iron
n : home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is
heated and used to smooth cloth [syn: iron]