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clothesline

/ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/

Meanings
  • noun

    A line or rope used to hang wet clothes out to dry.

    - "She hung her clothes out to dry on the clothesline."
    - "The sun was shining, so I decided to use the clothesline instead of the dryer."

Synonyms

washing line
Variants
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clothesline , clotheslines , clotheslined , clotheslining
Etymology
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The word 'clothesline' is derived from the Old English word 'clothhangian', which means 'to hang out clothes to dry'.


Trivia
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  1. The first clotheslines were made of rope or twine.

  2. In some parts of the world, clotheslines are still the primary method for drying clothes.

  3. Some people believe that hanging clothes outside to dry is more environmentally friendly than using a dryer.


Related Concepts
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  1. laundry: The process of cleaning clothes, typically involving washing, drying, and ironing.

  2. dryer: An appliance used to dry wet clothes quickly and efficiently, as an alternative to hanging them on a clothesline.


Culture
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The clothesline is a common household item used in many cultures around the world for drying clothes. It has been a symbol of home and domestic life for centuries.

How to Memorize "clothesline"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a clothesline with clothes hanging on it. Imagine the feeling of the fabric against your hands as you hang the clothes up.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'clothesline' with the feeling of freshly dried clothes and the smell of clean laundry.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Clothes Hang In The Sun' to remember the definition of a clothesline.


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