washboard in German
washboard in German is Waschbrett, Wellblech — washboard means a ridged wooden or metal board that clothes are scrubbed against by hand to get them clean.
washboard in German
Waschbrett
Wellblech
(roads) A stretch of ripples or bumps on a dirt or gravel road caused by interaction between traffic and road surface.
What does "washboard" mean?
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noun A ridged wooden or metal board that clothes are scrubbed against by hand to get them clean.
"She scrubbed the shirt on an old washboard."
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noun The same ridged board played as a rhythm instrument by running fingers, thimbles or spoons across its grooves.
"The band's rhythm section included a washboard played with metal thimbles."
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noun A rutted, bumpy patch on an unpaved road, formed where repeated vehicle traffic has worn the surface into regular ridges.
"The truck rattled over the washboard section of the gravel road."
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washboard in a sentence
- She scrubbed the shirt on an old washboard.
- Washboards were once a common household tool before washing machines.
- The band's rhythm section included a washboard played with metal thimbles.
- He kept the beat by scraping a washboard.
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What is "washboard" in German?
"washboard" in German is Waschbrett, Wellblech. washboard means: A ridged wooden or metal board that clothes are scrubbed against by hand to get them clean.
How do you use "washboard" in a sentence?
Example: "She scrubbed the shirt on an old washboard." In German, "washboard" is Waschbrett, Wellblech.
Are there other ways to say "washboard" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "washboard": Waschbrett, Wellblech.
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