Meaning of the word washboard in English
What does washboard mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
washboard
US /ˈwɑːʃˌbɔːrd/
UK /ˈwɑːʃˌbɔːrd/
Noun
1.
a board with a corrugated surface, used for scrubbing clothes by hand
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Grandma still uses a washboard to clean delicate clothes.
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The old cabin had a rusty washboard leaning against the wall.
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2.
a set of abdominal muscles that are well-defined and visible, resembling the ridges of a washboard
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He worked hard at the gym to get a washboard stomach.
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Models often have a visible washboard.
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