English word Iron Curtain comes from English iron
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| iron | English (eng) | (figuratively) Strong (as of will), inflexible.. (not comparable) Made of the metal iron. (Cockney rhyming slang, shortened from iron hoof, rhyming with poof; countable, offensive) A male homosexual.. (countable) A tool or appliance made of metal, which is heated and then used to transfer heat to something else; most often a thick piece of metal fitted with a handle and having a flat, [...] |
| iron curtain | English (eng) | (idiomatic) Any impenetrable barrier.. A barrier made of iron in the theatre, lowered between the stage and the auditorium for safety or to prevent communication. |
| Iron Curtain | English (eng) | (historical) The dividing line between Western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions, especially during the Cold War. |