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IRONMAN
Etymology
Noun
ironman (plural ironmen or ironmans)
An extremely tough and strong athlete, especially one who competes in extreme athletic competitions or in a large number of games consecutively.
(Australia) A form of surf lifesaving competition which combines swimming, board paddling, ski paddling and running.
An extreme form of triathlon, expecially one organised by the World Triathlon Corporation that comprises a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike race and a marathon run.
(by extension) The winner of such a lifesaving event or triathlon.
Usage notes
The plural ironmen pertains to the athlete; ironmans pertains to the event.
Coordinate terms
• ironwoman
Source: Wiktionary
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NEGLECT
(verb) leave undone or leave out; “How could I miss that typo?”; “The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten”
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