ironclad

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Adjective

ironclad (not comparable)

1. Covered with iron, steel, or some metal, armor-plated.
2. (figuratively) Solid or certain; not able to be disputed or questioned; irrefutable.

   The suspect had an ironclad alibi for his whereabouts on the night of the crime.

3. (figuratively) Rigorous; severe; exacting.

   an ironclad oath or pledge

Noun

ironclad (plural ironclads)

1. A metal-plated ship, vessel, or vehicle.
2. (military) An armor-plated warship.

Translations

• French: cuirassé
• German: Panzerschiff
• Italian: corazzata
• Portuguese: encouraçado, couraçado
• Russian: бронено́сец
• Spanish: nave acorazada, acorazado

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