Scrap Iron

Pronunciation: /skræp ˈaɪərn/

Definitions of scrap iron

noun metal in the form of discarded pieces or fragments, especially from a manufacturing process

Example Sentences

A1 Scrap iron is used to make new products.

A2 The scrap iron was collected and recycled into usable materials.

B1 The construction company purchased scrap iron to use in building projects.

B2 The artist created a sculpture using scrap iron as the main material.

C1 The industrial plant processed tons of scrap iron daily to produce steel.

C2 The antique collector sought out rare pieces of scrap iron for their collection.

Examples of scrap iron in a Sentence

formal The recycling plant processed tons of scrap iron every day.

informal My uncle collects scrap iron to sell for extra cash.

slang I found some cool scrap iron pieces at the junkyard.

figurative His heart felt like a piece of scrap iron after she broke up with him.

Grammatical Forms of scrap iron

• plural: scrap irons
• comparative: more scrap iron
• superlative: most scrap iron
• present tense: scrap iron
• future tense: will be scrap iron
• perfect tense: has been scrap iron
• continuous tense: is being scrap iron
• singular: scrap iron
• positive degree: scrap iron
• infinitive: to scrap iron
• gerund: scrap ironing
• participle: scrap ironed

Origin and Evolution of scrap iron

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'scrap iron' originated from the practice of salvaging and reusing iron materials that were considered waste or discarded.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to discarded or leftover iron materials, 'scrap iron' has evolved to encompass any iron material that is no longer in use and can be recycled or repurposed.