Washboard

usgb/ˈwɑːʃbɔːrd/
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.
Visual representation of "washboard" - A board with a corrugated surface against which laundry can be rubbed.

Often appears as...

  • use a washboard
  • scrub on a washboard
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Antiquated Tool

Washboard is rarely used today for washing clothes due to modern appliances.

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My grandmother reminisced about using a washboard in her youth.
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Physical Effort

Using a washboard implies manual labor and a hands-on approach to washing.

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Before washing machines, doing laundry with a washboard was hard work.
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Historic Context

Washboards are often mentioned to evoke a sense of the past or rustic life.

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The cabin had an old-fashioned washboard hanging on the wall.
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