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Clothespin Meaning in English

word

ˈkloʊðzˌpɪn
KLOHZ-pin
ˈkləʊðzˌpɪn
KLOHZ-pin

释义

A small device, usually made of wood or plastic, used to attach clothes to a clothesline while they dry.

用法与细微差别

Commonly appears in American English; in British English, 'clothes peg' is typical. Can be used for crafts or keeping bags closed, not just for laundry.

例句

I used a clothespin to hang my shirt on the line.

basic

The wind blew away my socks because I forgot the clothespin.

basic

Please pass me another clothespin.

basic

She uses a clothespin to keep her snack bag closed.

natural

Don't lose that clothespin—we only have a few left!

natural

After laundry day, somehow there’s always one clothespin missing.

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