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washboard

/ˈwɒʃbɔːrd/ noun · British & US
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What does washboard mean?

noun

A flat, wide board, typically made of wood or metal, used for washing clothes, especially in a tub or sink. A type of musical instrument, typically a metal board with raised ridges, played by running a finger or a stick along its surface.

Example

"She scrubbed the clothes on the washboard until they were clean."

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