Washboard
noun
A board with a corrugated surface against which laundry can be rubbed.
She used a washboard to scrub the dirt out of the clothes.
Often appears as...
- use a washboard
- scrub on a washboard
noun
A musical instrument made up of a hard surface, usually a board, that is played by rubbing objects against it.
He was playing the washboard in a jug band.
Often appears as...
- play the washboard
- washboard in a band
noun
An abdominal muscle definition visible among lean individuals, especially athletes, resembling a washboard due to its ridges.
He worked out every day to get washboard abs.
Often appears as...
- washboard stomach
- washboard abs
noun
A surface, especially a stretch of road, having a series of ridges or corrugations, resembling the ridges of a washboard.
The washboard surface of the rural road caused the car to bump uncomfortably.
Often appears as...
- washboard road
- navigate a washboard
noun
A board with a corrugated surface against which laundry can be rubbed.
She used a washboard to scrub the dirt out of the clothes.
Often appears as...
- use a washboard
- scrub on a washboard
noun
A musical instrument made up of a hard surface, usually a board, that is played by rubbing objects against it.
He was playing the washboard in a jug band.
Often appears as...
- play the washboard
- washboard in a band
noun
An abdominal muscle definition visible among lean individuals, especially athletes, resembling a washboard due to its ridges.
He worked out every day to get washboard abs.
Often appears as...
- washboard stomach
- washboard abs
noun
A surface, especially a stretch of road, having a series of ridges or corrugations, resembling the ridges of a washboard.
The washboard surface of the rural road caused the car to bump uncomfortably.
Often appears as...
- washboard road
- navigate a washboard
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Antiquated Tool
Washboard is rarely used today for washing clothes due to modern appliances.
My grandmother reminisced about using a washboard in her youth.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Effort
Using a washboard implies manual labor and a hands-on approach to washing.
Before washing machines, doing laundry with a washboard was hard work.
Pro Tip 3/3Historic Context
Washboards are often mentioned to evoke a sense of the past or rustic life.
The cabin had an old-fashioned washboard hanging on the wall.
Pro Tip 1/3Antiquated Tool
Washboard is rarely used today for washing clothes due to modern appliances.
My grandmother reminisced about using a washboard in her youth.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Effort
Using a washboard implies manual labor and a hands-on approach to washing.
Before washing machines, doing laundry with a washboard was hard work.
Pro Tip 3/3Historic Context
Washboards are often mentioned to evoke a sense of the past or rustic life.
The cabin had an old-fashioned washboard hanging on the wall.
Pro Tip 1/3Antiquated Tool
Washboard is rarely used today for washing clothes due to modern appliances.
My grandmother reminisced about using a washboard in her youth.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Effort
Using a washboard implies manual labor and a hands-on approach to washing.
Before washing machines, doing laundry with a washboard was hard work.
Pro Tip 3/3Historic Context
Washboards are often mentioned to evoke a sense of the past or rustic life.
The cabin had an old-fashioned washboard hanging on the wall.
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The evolution of animal...
males have a tiny washboard and scraper on their penis, which produces a song that reverberates throughout the female's body when they mate. It's thought that if female crane flies enjoy this unusual serenade, they'll allow the male to father their offspring.
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Stanley McChrystal:...
they're good because they're willing to learn and to trust. This isn't easy stuff. It's not like that electronic abs machine where, 15 minutes a month, you get washboard abs.
Video examples
The evolution of animal...
males have a tiny washboard and scraper on their penis, which produces a song that reverberates throughout the female's body when they mate. It's thought that if female crane flies enjoy this unusual serenade, they'll allow the male to father their offspring.
Video examples
Stanley McChrystal:...
they're good because they're willing to learn and to trust. This isn't easy stuff. It's not like that electronic abs machine where, 15 minutes a month, you get washboard abs.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Madam C. J. Walker
American Activist
As I bent over the washboard and looked at my arms buried in soapsuds, I said to myself, 'What are you going to do when you grow old and your back gets stiff?' This set me to thinking, but with all my thinking I couldn't see how a poor washerwoman was going to better my condition.
Quote examples
Al Jarreau
American Musician
I tour a lot and interview a lot. I'm on the Internet and doing stuff. I go out and promote. I've got a bass drum and a sandwich sign and a washboard. You just have to shout louder and louder that you're still alive.
Quote examples
Jennifer Tilly
American Actress
A way you can get really good abs in film is you get your makeup artist to paint shadows - faux washboard. But if you see me in a movie and I have great abs, it means I have a great body double.
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Brady Corbet
American Actor
I know that I'm very comfortable with my body. I'm not in insane shape or anything. I run, but I'm not a gym guy or anything. I wish I had washboard abs, but I don't.
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Alexander Ovechkin
Russian Athlete
I have an excellent body, not an extra gram of fat. A washboard stomach.
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Gord Downie
Canadian Musician
I feel like I'm playing the washboard more than the guitar.
Quote examples
Madam C. J. Walker
American Activist
As I bent over the washboard and looked at my arms buried in soapsuds, I said to myself, 'What are you going to do when you grow old and your back gets stiff?' This set me to thinking, but with all my thinking I couldn't see how a poor washerwoman was going to better my condition.
Quote examples
Al Jarreau
American Musician
I tour a lot and interview a lot. I'm on the Internet and doing stuff. I go out and promote. I've got a bass drum and a sandwich sign and a washboard. You just have to shout louder and louder that you're still alive.
Quote examples
Jennifer Tilly
American Actress
A way you can get really good abs in film is you get your makeup artist to paint shadows - faux washboard. But if you see me in a movie and I have great abs, it means I have a great body double.
Quote examples
Brady Corbet
American Actor
I know that I'm very comfortable with my body. I'm not in insane shape or anything. I run, but I'm not a gym guy or anything. I wish I had washboard abs, but I don't.
Quote examples
Alexander Ovechkin
Russian Athlete
I have an excellent body, not an extra gram of fat. A washboard stomach.
Quote examples
Gord Downie
Canadian Musician
I feel like I'm playing the washboard more than the guitar.
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