ironware vs means

ironware and means both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ironware	Yes	No	No	No
means	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, means is a hypernym of ironware; that is, means is a word with a broader meaning than ironware:

ironware: instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
means: an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end

Other hypernyms of ironware include instrumentality, instrumentation.

ironware (noun)	means (noun)
instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal	to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
	an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end
	considerable capital (wealth or income)