clothespress

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to dry clothes by pressing them against a line or bar.

  - "She hung her clothes out to dry using the clothespress."
  - "The clothespress made it easy to dry clothes on rainy days."

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Variants

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clothes press , clothes presses , clothespress , clothespresses

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Etymology

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From the verb 'press' meaning to press or squeeze, and 'clothe' referring to clothes.

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Trivia

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1. The first clothespresses were made from wood and had a simple design.

2. Modern clothespresses are often made from plastic or metal and have more advanced features, such as adjustable tension.

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Related Concepts

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1. drying rack: A flat-surfaced device used to dry clothes without using a clothespress or a clothesline.

2. clothesline: A long rope or cable used to hang clothes out to dry, often in conjunction with a clothespress.

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Culture

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The clothespress has been used for centuries to dry clothes, particularly in areas with limited access to electricity or dryers.

How to Memorize "clothespress"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clothesline with clothes hanging on it, and a clothespress being used to press the clothes against the line to dry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clothespress' with the image of clothes drying on a line.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Pressing clothes to dry on a line' to remember the meaning of 'clothespress'.

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