hot iron

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She said the calves’ reaction to the hot iron indicates that pain medication, such as lidocaine, was not applied before the procedure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

One of the filters used in these observations is tuned for light from hot iron gas, tracing the ionized metal’s distribution throughout the tendrils.

From Scientific American • Nov. 10, 2023

In the NBA, the MVP award doesn’t crown a superstar as much as it brands him with a hot iron.

From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2022

You’ll need an adult’s help to roll over the back with a hot iron, or toss it in the dryer on high heat to make your drawing colorfast.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2020

The hot iron hissed and when he raised it, he saw that half of the sock was glued to it.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie