ironplate
nounUK /ˈaɪənpleɪt/
US /ˈaɪərnpleɪt/
A flat piece of iron that is hard and strong.
The old bridge was built with a thick ironplate.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A heavy flat iron used for pressing clothes.
She heated the ironplate on the stove to smooth the shirts.
3. A protective iron covering or armor piece.
The knight's chest was guarded by a polished ironplate.
4. A flat iron griddle used for cooking.
He fried the pancakes on a hot ironplate.