straightening iron
				   		Electric appliance that smoothes and straightens hair.
				
 
					
					
					
						handle 
						Part used to pick up and handle the appliance.
				  	
 
					
						power cord 
						Flexible electric wire housing the leads connecting the appliance to the electric circuit.
						
				  	 
					
						plate 
						Heating element that is closed over a lock of curly or wavy hair and drawn along its length to straighten it.