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washboard in Polish

washboard in Polish is tara, tarka — washboard means a ridged wooden or metal board that clothes are scrubbed against by hand to get them clean.

washboard in Polish

tara
noun
tarka
noun

What does "washboard" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. 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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Frequently asked questions

What is "washboard" in Polish?
"washboard" in Polish is tara, tarka. 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 Polish, "washboard" is tara, tarka.
Are there other ways to say "washboard" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "washboard": tara, tarka.
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