clothespin

noun

clothes·​pin ˈklōz-ˌpin How to pronounce clothespin (audio)
 also  ˈklōt͟hz-
: a forked piece of wood or plastic or a small spring clamp used for fastening clothes on a clothesline

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Cut and use a clothespin or duct tape to fasten and be sure to change your baby's diaper often to avoid irritation. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024 Instead, use Price's pro tip: Hold the DIY diaper in place with clothespins. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024 Night after night the mouse gathered up clothespins, corks, and other miscellaneous objects, stashing them inside a rectangular wooden box for safekeeping. Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024 Held in place by clothespins, the covers can be suspended from roof gutters and tented over tender plants close to the house. Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clothespin 

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clothespin was in 1833

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“Clothespin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clothespin. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

clothespin

noun
clothes·​pin ˈklō(t͟h)z-ˌpin How to pronounce clothespin (audio)
: a peg (as of wood) with the lower part slit or a clamp for holding clothes in place on a line

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