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Clothespin - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A clothespin is a small device, usually made of wood or plastic, used to hold wet clothes on a line to dry. It has two hinged arms that open and close to grip the fabric securely.

clothespin

/ˈkloʊðzˌpɪn/ /ˈkləʊðzˌpɪn/

Definition:

A small device used to fasten clothes to a line for drying.

Synonyms:

clothes peg, clip, fastener

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

unfasten, release

Common Collocations:

wooden clothespin, hang clothes, laundry day

Derivatives:

clothespins (plural), clothespinned (verb)

Usage Tips:

Use a clothespin to secure wet garments on a clothesline tightly.

Common Phrases:

hold on like a clothespin, clip it shut, pin it up

Etymology:

Derived from "cloth" + "pin," first recorded in the early 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. She hung the shirt with a clothespin on the line.
  • 2. The old wooden clothespin broke in her hand.
  • 3. He clipped the socks together with a plastic clothespin.
  • 4. A strong wind blew the clothespin off the clothesline.

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