Clothespins Meaning in English
word · lemma: clothespin
ˈkloʊðzˌpɪnz
KLOHDHZ-pinzz
ˈkləʊðzˌpɪnz
KLOHDHZ-pinzz
Definition
Small objects, usually made of wood or plastic, used to hold clothes on a clothesline so they can dry.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural: one 'clothespin', many 'clothespins'. Commonly used in household contexts. In the UK, 'peg' or 'clothes peg' is more common. Used mainly for drying clothes but also in crafts or organizing items.
Spanish: pinzas de ropaPortuguese (BR): prendedores de roupa - pregadores de roupaPortuguese (PT): molas da roupaChinese (Simplified): 衣夹Chinese (Traditional): 曬衣夾Hindi: कपड़े की पिनArabic: مشابك غسيلBengali: ক্লথেসপিন - কাঁটাচামচ (কাপড় ঝোলানোর জন্য)Russian: прищепкиJapanese: 洗濯ばさみVietnamese: kẹp phơi quần áoKorean: 빨래집게Turkish: mandalUrdu: کپڑے کی چٹIndonesian: jepit baju
Example Sentences
Please hand me the clothespins so I can hang the laundry.
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We bought new clothespins at the store yesterday.
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The wind blew some clothespins off the line.
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I use clothespins to keep my snack bags closed.
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All the clothespins are missing again! How am I supposed to dry clothes now?
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If you need extra clothespins, just check the drawer in the kitchen.
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