clothespin
Definition
Noun: A small device, typically made of wood or plastic, used to fasten clothes to a clothesline by pinching them.
Usage
A clothespin is a fastener. Its primary function is to hold wet laundry securely to a line so it can dry. It works by pinching the fabric between its two prongs. - She hung the shirt on the line and secured it with a clothespin. - We need more clothespins for all these socks.
Advanced Usage
- As a makeshift tool: In informal contexts, a clothespin can be used to temporarily seal a bag of chips or other items.
- I used a clothespin to keep the bread bag closed.
Variants and Related Words
- Clothes peg (noun): A common British English synonym for "clothespin."
- Pass me a clothes peg, please.
Synonyms
- Fastener: A general term for any device that holds things together.
- Peg: A broader term for a short pin or bolt.
Related Phrases/Idioms
(This word does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.)
Noun
- wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline
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