clothes peg
Definition
- Noun:
- A small device, typically made of wood or plastic, used to fasten wet laundry to a clothesline so it can dry. It works by pinching the fabric between two hinged or sprung arms.
Usage
- The primary function of a clothes peg is to secure items to a line, preventing them from being blown away by the wind.
- It is a common household item used during laundry tasks.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "To peg out the washing": A British English phrase meaning to hang laundry on a line using clothes pegs.
- I'll just peg out the washing before we leave.
Variants and Related Words
- Clothespin (n): The common term for 'clothes peg' in American English.
- In the US, you ask for a clothespin.
Synonyms
- Clamp: A more general device for holding things tightly together.
- Fastener: A general term for any device that secures two things together.
Related Phrases
- Peg bag: A small bag, often made of fabric, used for storing clothes pegs.
- She kept the clothes pegs in a colorful peg bag hanging on the line.
Noun
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wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline
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