Clothesline: meaning, definitions and examples
👕
clothesline
[ ˈkloʊðzlaɪn ]
laundry hanging
A clothesline is a length of cord or wire on which clothes are hung to dry, typically outdoors. It can be linear or a series of lines and is often supported by poles or attached to buildings.
Synonyms
drying line, laundry line, wash line.
Examples of usage
- She hung the wet laundry on the clothesline.
- The clothesline swayed gently in the breeze.
- He installed a clothesline in the backyard.
- The smell of fresh air clung to the clothes on the line.
Translations
Translations of the word "clothesline" in other languages:
🇵🇹 corda de roupa
🇮🇳 कपड़ों की रस्सी
🇩🇪 Wäscheleine
🇮🇩 tali jemuran
🇺🇦 пралка
🇵🇱 linka do prania
🇯🇵 洗濯ロープ
🇫🇷 corde à linge
🇪🇸 cuerda de tender
🇹🇷 çamaşır ipi
🇰🇷 빨래줄
🇸🇦 حبل الغسيل
🇨🇿 prádlo
🇸🇰 šnúrka na pranie
🇨🇳 晾衣绳
🇸🇮 vrv za perilo
🇮🇸 þvottareim
🇰🇿 киім сымызы
🇬🇪 სარეცხის თოკი
🇦🇿 paltar ipi
🇲🇽 cuerda para lavar
Etymology
The term 'clothesline' originates from the combination of the words 'clothes' and 'line.' The word 'clothes' comes from Old English 'clāðas,' which means 'cloths' or 'garments.' It has roots in Proto-Germanic '*klithwō,' referring to a piece of cloth. The word 'line,' on the other hand, stems from Old English 'lin' which referred to a string or cord made from flax. As the domestic practice of laundry became common, especially in the 19th century, the clothesline became a standard feature in yards and gardens for drying washed garments. This method of drying is still favored for its environmental benefits, as it reduces energy consumption.