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PRONUNCIATION OF CLOTHESPIN

clothespin  [ˈkləʊðzpɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLOTHESPIN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Clothespin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CLOTHESPIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

clothespin

Clothespin

A clothespin or clothes-peg is a fastener used to hang up clothes for drying, usually on a clothes line. Clothespins often come in many different designs.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CLOTHESPIN


coppin
ˈkɒpɪn
Crispin
ˈkrɪspɪn
galopin
ˈɡæləpɪn
gonadotropin
ˌɡɒnədəʊˈtrəʊpɪn
hairpin
ˈhɛəˌpɪn
kingpin
ˈkɪŋˌpɪn
lapin
ˈlæpɪn
lupin
ˈluːpɪn
lynchpin
ˈlɪntʃˌpɪn
pin
pɪn
pippin
ˈpɪpɪn
repin
riːˈpɪn
reserpine
ˈrɛsəpɪn
sculpin
ˈskʌlpɪn
spin
spɪn
terrapin
ˈtɛrəpɪn
thyrotropin
ˌθaɪrəʊˈtrəʊpɪn
topspin
ˈtɒpˌspɪn
Turpin
ˈtɜːpɪn
underpin
ˌʌndəˈpɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLOTHESPIN

clothes basket
clothes brush
clothes drier
clothes dryer
clothes hanger
clothes maiden
clothes manufacturer
clothes moth
clothes peg
clothes pole
clothes post
clothes prop
clothes rack
clothes rope
clothes shop
clothes tree
clothes-press
clotheshorse
clothesline
clothier

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLOTHESPIN

aeroplane spin
backspin
downspin
flat spin
isobaric spin
isospin
isotopic spin
Jospin
on the spin
overspin
rough spin
sidespin
tailspin
underspin
wheelspin

Synonyms and antonyms of clothespin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «clothespin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLOTHESPIN

Find out the translation of clothespin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of clothespin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «clothespin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

衣夹
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pinza de la ropa
570 millions of speakers

English

clothespin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

clothespin
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الغسيل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

прищепка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

prendedor de roupa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

clothespin
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pince à linge
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pakaian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wäscheklammer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

洗濯挟み
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

옷핀
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Clothespin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kẹp quần áo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

clothespin
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कपडेस्पिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mandal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

molletta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

clothespin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

прищіпка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

clothespin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μανταλάκι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

clothespin
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

klädnypa
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Klesklype
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of clothespin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLOTHESPIN»

The term «clothespin» is regularly used and occupies the 84.943 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CLOTHESPIN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about clothespin

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLOTHESPIN»

Discover the use of clothespin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to clothespin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Clothespin Crafts
Provides instructions for using clothespins to make a variety of crafts, including puppets, animals, and airplanes.
Margaret Holtschlag, Carol Trojanowski, 1999
2
Clothespin Cuties
This kit contains everything needed for young girls to create a mermaid, a princess, or a ballerina from a clothespin, including yard, sequins, glue, and three clothespins with permanently painted faces. Full color. Pkg. Consumable.
Theresa Hutnick, 2006
3
Activities for Fine Motor Skills Development
Have each student use a clothespin to pick up objects and move them to a desired location. For example, you may spread cotton balls on the table. Require that the student pick up five cotton balls with a clothespin (one at a time) and return ...
‎2003
4
Simple Science Object Talks
vf's. Gov\v\<?v. H. You'll balance a clothespin on the end of your finger. The center of gravity of the clothespin is out from your finger. Placing the belt in the pin actually pulls the center of gravity of the whole system back below your finger.
Heno Head, Jr., 2007
5
Reading First Activities, Grade K
Reproduce the clothespin games onto cardstock. (See pages 60–61 for clothespin game cards.) Color the cards and write the answers on the back for self-checking. Laminate the cards for durability. Referring to the directions at the bottom of ...
Jodene Lynn Smith, 2004
6
Fine Motor Fun, Grades PK - 1: Hundreds of Developmentally ...
Specific Directions for the Clothespin Wheel Games The reproducible patterns for three different clothespin wheel games can be found on pages 30–32. Construction for each of the clothespin wheel games is the same. Reproduce the game ...
Sherrill B. Flora, M.S., 2010
7
Philadelphia Icons: 50 Classic Views of the City of ...
The. Clothespin. Philadelphia's. “OnePercent. for Art” program, which rewards developers for including public art in their projects, has resulted in a lot of art in the city, some of it more loved than others. There's no question that one of the most ...
Karen Ivory, 2011
8
Clothespin Cars
The book itself has super-clear car-assembly instructions, along with ideas for play. There are even some props to cut out and tape together, like city buildings, a gas station, and traffic signs. It's enough to get any kid's motor racing.
The Editors of Klutz, 2009
9
The Intelligent Eye: Learning to Think by Looking at Art
Consider, for instance, Clothespin by American sculptor Claes Oldenburg. During the early '70s, this artist constructed a number of giant objects such as baseball mitts, three-way plugs, and cigarette butts that shock us into reseeing these ...
David N. Perkins, 1994
10
Wood: Craft, Culture, History
(It is also possible to make a clothespin by splitting the branch completely and binding one end with willow or hazel or some such wood or plant fiber.) It seems unlikely that the Shakers invented the concept, but it does appear that they ...
Harvey Green, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLOTHESPIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term clothespin is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Watts-Hillandale upholds Durham's banner tradition
They clothespin and climb. And when the last man has come down from the last ladder, about an hour later, flags of more states and nations ... «News & Observer, Jul 15»
2
The Next 7: Your guide to this week's entertainment
Clothespin Superheros, for ages 7-11; Registration required; 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal. «Press & Sun-Bulletin, Jul 15»
3
Wee wrens make up for size with noise and nest-building
In the old days, it was common for them to nest in the pockets of pants or sleeves of coats on the clothesline, or even in the clothespin bag. «St. Cloud Times, Jul 15»
4
American run in World Cup marred by Hope Solo
But Cubs owner Tom Ricketts, president Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer were able to hold a giant clothespin over fans' noses ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»
5
Marshmallows, real-life heroes part of July library events
Children can make various shark themed crafts including a clothespin shark toy. All ages can also take a shark trivia quiz. Superhero Academy ... «The Turlock Journal, Jul 15»
6
Around the Region (07/02/15)
Info: Children are invited to celebrate Shark Week with shark crafts, including a clothespin shark toy. Program is sponsored by Friends of the ... «Modesto Bee, Jul 15»
7
Training young apple branches for high density systems
Training and development can and should begin when shoots are the length of a clothespin (3-4 inches) and up to 10-12 inches in length. «Michigan State University Extension, Jun 15»
8
Homesteady: DIY Mosquito-Repellant Candle
You'll also need a glass jar, a clothespin, and candle wicks. 2. Heat the wax ... Insert the wick, and use the clothespin to center it in the jar. 4. «Autostraddle, Jun 15»
9
Old fashioned Fourth: cake walk, music, kids parade
Children's Games take place from noon to 1 p.m. Kids will get to play old fashioned games such as ring toss, clothespin-in-a-jar, and others. «Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Jun 15»
10
2015 Budds Creek MX | Monday Kickstart
Nothing better to remind a mechanic to turn on a cutting-edge electronic data acquisition system than a dime store clothespin. «Transworld Motocross, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Clothespin [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/clothespin>. Apr 2024 ».
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