dolly-tub
Definition
- Noun:
- Washing tub: "dolly-tub" refers to a large tub or vessel used for washing clothes, especially in older or traditional laundry methods.
- Ore-washing tub: In mining, "dolly-tub" can also mean a container used for washing ore to separate valuable minerals from waste material.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She scrubbed the clothes vigorously in the dolly-tub. (A large tub for hand-washing laundry.)
- The miners used a dolly-tub to rinse the crushed ore. (A container for washing ore in mining.)
Advanced Usage
- "dolly-tub" in historical context: This term is often associated with 19th-century domestic or industrial settings, before the advent of modern washing machines.
- The dolly-tub was a common fixture in Victorian-era laundries. (A standard tool for washing clothes by hand.)
Variants and Related Words
Dolly (n): a tool or device used with a dolly-tub, such as a "dolly stick" or "dolly peg" for agitating laundry.
- She used a wooden dolly to stir the clothes in the dolly-tub. (A stick for mixing or pounding laundry.)
Tub (n): a general term for a large, open container, often used for washing or storage.
- The tub was filled with soapy water for cleaning. (A broad term for a basin or vat.)
Synonyms
- Wash-tub: a tub specifically used for washing clothes.
- Laundry tub: a container for washing laundry.
Related Idioms
- No common idioms directly incorporate "dolly-tub," but related expressions include:
- "Out of the tub": not commonly used; may refer to removing items from a washing container.
- "Tub-thumper": a person who makes forceful speeches or arguments (unrelated to dolly-tub).