clothesline
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/
KK: /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/
noun
Definition
A rope or wire that is used to hang wet clothes so they can dry in the air.
Example
She hung the laundry on the clothesline to dry in the sun.
Conversation
I finally put up a clothesline in my backyard.
That's great! It must save a lot on energy bills.
Yeah, and the clothes smell so fresh after drying outside.
I love that! Nothing beats the scent of sun-dried laundry.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
line
cord
wire
Antonyms
floor
basket
drawer
transitive verb
Definition
To knock down an opponent in a sport by using an outstretched arm to hook their neck.
Example
He clotheslined his opponent during the wrestling match.
Tense Forms
Past: clotheslined
Past Participle: clotheslined
Conversation
Did you see that game last night?
Yeah, it was crazy! I can't believe he clotheslined that guy.
Right? It was such a bold move.
Root Explanation
Clothesline → The word is formed from "clothes" (from Old English *clāþas*, meaning garments or coverings) and "line" (from Latin *linea*, meaning a string or cord). A clothesline is a cord or string used to hang garments for drying.
Memory Tip
Think of 'garments' ('clothes') being hung on a 'string' ('line') to dry — that's what a clothesline is used for.
Visually Confused Words
coteline
cacotheline