Iron Hand

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪərn hænd/

Definitions of iron hand

noun a hand made of iron or having the strength or hardness of iron

Example Sentences

A1 The king ruled his kingdom with an iron hand.

A2 The strict teacher maintained discipline in the classroom with an iron hand.

B1 The manager runs the company with an iron hand, making sure everyone follows the rules.

B2 The dictator ruled the country with an iron hand, suppressing any form of dissent.

C1 The CEO of the company managed the employees with an iron hand, ensuring maximum productivity.

C2 The authoritarian leader governed the nation with an iron hand, controlling every aspect of the citizens' lives.

Examples of iron hand in a Sentence

formal The dictator ruled with an iron hand, suppressing any form of dissent.

informal My boss runs the office with an iron hand, making sure everything is done her way.

slang The coach has an iron hand when it comes to training, pushing us to our limits.

figurative She managed to maintain control over the situation with an iron hand, never showing any signs of weakness.

Grammatical Forms of iron hand

• plural: iron hands
• comparative: more iron-handed
• superlative: most iron-handed
• present tense: iron hand
• future tense: will iron hand
• perfect tense: has iron handed
• continuous tense: is iron handing
• singular: iron hand
• positive degree: iron hand
• infinitive: to iron hand
• gerund: iron handing
• participle: iron handed

Origin and Evolution of iron hand

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'iron hand' originated from the medieval practice of punishing criminals by cutting off their hands and replacing them with iron prosthetics.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'iron hand' evolved to also refer to someone who rules with a firm and authoritarian manner, often using force or coercion.