noun

washboard

washboard

My grandmother used a washboard for laundry.

My grandmother used a washboard for laundry.

He plays music on a washboard.

He plays music on a washboard.

a washboard a board with a ridged surface used for washing clothes My grandmother used a washboard for laundry.

Synonyms: scrubbing board

A compound of 'wash' and 'board'.

It's literally a 'board' that you use to 'wash' clothes. The name describes its function.

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