clothespin

noun

clothes·pin ˈklōz-ˌpin

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