Washboard

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔʃˌbɔrd/

Definitions of washboard

noun a flat board or slab of wood with a corrugated surface, typically used for washing clothes by hand

Example Sentences

A1 I use a washboard to scrub my clothes by hand.

A2 The old-fashioned washboard was used before washing machines were invented.

B1 She hung the washboard on the wall as a decoration in her laundry room.

B2 The musician played the washboard as a percussion instrument in the band.

C1 The antique washboard was a valuable addition to her collection of vintage items.

C2 The intricate design of the washboard showcased the craftsmanship of the artist who made it.

Examples of washboard in a Sentence

formal The woman used a washboard to scrub the clothes clean.

informal I found an old washboard in the attic that we could use for decoration.

slang I heard that new band has a washboard player in their lineup.

figurative His abs were so defined, they looked like a washboard.

Grammatical Forms of washboard

• past tense: washboarded
• plural: washboards
• comparative: more washboard
• superlative: most washboard
• present tense: washes boards
• future tense: will washboard
• perfect tense: have washboarded
• continuous tense: is washboarding
• singular: washboard
• positive degree: washboard
• infinitive: to washboard
• gerund: washboarding
• participle: washboarding

Origin and Evolution of washboard

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'washboard' originated from the combination of the words 'wash' and 'board', referring to a board used for washing clothes.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a board used for washing clothes by hand, the word 'washboard' later evolved to also refer to a musical instrument made of metal ridges that produce a sound when rubbed with a stick or brush.