Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clothesline
noun
/ˈkloʊðsaɪn/
Definition
A length of cord or wire used to hang clothes to dry.
Examples
- After washing the clothes, she hung them on the clothesline in the backyard.
- The sunny weather was perfect for using the clothesline to dry our laundry.
- He installed a clothesline to save money on electricity by air drying his clothes.
Meaning
A clothesline is typically set up outdoors, where clothes are hung up after washing to air dry in the sun or wind.
Synonyms
- Drying line
- Clothes rack
- Washing line
