clothesline
What is another word for clothesline? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A rope or cord strung up outdoors for hanging washing to dry.
We haven't recorded synonyms for clothesline yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use clothesline
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hang out on the clothesline
clothesline tackle
The verb sense is informal, common in sports commentary and wrestling.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of clothes plus line.
Full origin of clothesline →Frequently asked questions
What does “clothesline” mean?
The word “clothesline” means a rope or cord strung up outdoors for hanging washing to dry. In plain terms, a line for drying washing outside — or, informally, a hard hit across the neck or chest that knocks someone flat.
How do you pronounce “clothesline”?
“Clothesline” is pronounced KLOHTHZ-lyn (/ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “clothesline” in a sentence?
Here is “clothesline” used in a sentence: “Sheets flapped on the clothesline in the summer breeze.”
What part of speech is “clothesline”?
Depending on how it is used, “clothesline” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “clothesline” have?
“Clothesline” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rope or cord strung up outdoors for hanging washing to dry.
Related words
clothes peg
clotheshorse
