Definition of Ironclad

coated or wrapped in iron usually for protection

Examples of Ironclad in a sentence

During the American Civil War, two ironclad ships fought each other without causing much damage due to the strong metal shield of the ships’ outer material.  🔊

When the sheriff tried to smash the ironclad moonshine still, his ax could not break through the metal covering.  🔊

With an ironclad safe, the robbers may be able to pick the lock but they would not be able to smash through sides of the safe.  🔊

Due to the success of the ironclad warship during the battles, the Navy realized that most of their ships should be created with this strong element.  🔊

Prying open the ironclad container seemed impossible due to its strength and durability of the material used to create the container.  🔊

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