washboard

Meanings

• noun

  A flat board with corrugations or ridges on one side, used for scrubbing clothes in the absence of a washing machine.

  - "She used a washboard to clean her clothes."
  - "The old woman still preferred to wash her clothes on a washboard instead of using a machine."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with washboard
dirtboard , hoseboard , horseboard

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Variants

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washboard , washboards

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Etymology

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The term 'washboard' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'wase' meaning 'dirty' and 'bord' meaning 'board'.

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Trivia

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1. The washboard was first patented in the United States in 1858.

2. Some people still prefer to use a washboard for washing their clothes as they believe it gives the clothes a better clean.

3. The washboard was a popular item in the American West during the gold rush era.

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Related Concepts

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1. washing machine: A modern appliance used for washing clothes, which has replaced the washboard in many households.

2. wringer: A device used to squeeze out excess water from clothes after they have been washed.

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Culture

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The washboard has a rich cultural history, particularly in rural communities where access to modern washing machines was limited. It was a common household item used for laundry and was often accompanied by a wringer and a tub.

How to Memorize "washboard"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a flat board with ridges on one side. Imagine scrubbing clothes on it using a washboard.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'washboard' with the feeling of scrubbing clothes to clean them.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wash Aboard' to remember the word 'washboard'.

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