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In irons Meaning

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What's The Definition Of In irons?

in irons in American English
shackled with irons; imprisoned
unable to maneuver because of the position of the sails with relation to the direction of the wind

in irons in British English
(of a sailing vessel) headed directly into the wind without steerageway

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