Clothespin

usgb/ˈkloʊθspɪn/
noun

A small device made of wood or plastic used for holding clothes onto a clothesline.

She used a clothespin to secure the wet clothes to the line.
Visual representation of "clothespin" - A small device made of wood or plastic used for holding clothes onto a clothesline.

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Neutral

wooden clothespin,plastic clothespin,spring-loaded clothespin

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Context

In casual settings, clothespins may also be used for crafts.

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You can see different creative uses for clothespins at children’s craft activities.
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Colloquial

In everyday conversations, people may refer to clothespins as simply 'pins'.

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When talking about laundry, referring to them as 'pins' may be more familiar in some regions.
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Cultural

Clothespins are not just functional but can represent nostalgia for simpler household chores.

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Many cultures have variations of clothespins that reflect their styles.
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