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We never had a bathtub. Mom would bathe me in the wooden or tin washtub in the kitchen, or in a big lard can.
Ethel Waters

Meaning of "washtub" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WASHTUB

washtub  [ˈwɒʃˌtʌb] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WASHTUB

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Washtub 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 WASHTUB MEAN IN ENGLISH?

washtub

Bathtub

A bathtub, bath or tub is a large container for holding water in which a person may bathe. Most modern bathtubs are made of acrylic or fiberglass, but alternatives are available in enamel on steel or cast iron; occasionally, waterproof finished wood. A bathtub is usually placed in a bathroom either as a stand-alone fixture or in conjunction with a shower. Modern bathtubs have overflow and waste drains and may have taps mounted on them. They are usually built-in, but may be free-standing or sometimes sunken. Until recently, most bathtubs were roughly rectangular in shape but with the advent of acrylic thermoformed baths, more shapes are becoming available. Bathtubs are commonly white in colour although many other colours can be found. The process for enamelling cast iron bathtubs was invented by the Scottish-born American David Dunbar Buick. Two main styles of bathtub are common: ▪ Western style bathtubs in which the bather lies down. These baths are typically shallow and long. ▪ Eastern style bathtubs in which the bather sits up. These are known as ofuro in Japan and are typically short and deep.

Definition of washtub in the English dictionary

The definition of washtub in the dictionary is a tub or large container used for washing anything, esp clothes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WASHTUB


bathtub
ˈbɑːθˌtʌb
stub
stʌb
tub
tʌb

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WASHTUB

washing powder
washing-up
washing-up bowl
washing-up liquid
washing-up water
Washington
Washington palm
Washington, DC
Washingtonia
Washingtonian
Washita
washland
washpot
washrag
washroom
washstand
washup
washwoman
washwomen
washy

WORDS THAT END LIKE WASHTUB

book club
bran tub
cheque stub
club
country club
cub
dolly tub
dub
fan club
golf club
grub
hot tub
hub
nightclub
on the club
pub
rub
scrub
sub
twin-tub

Synonyms and antonyms of washtub in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «washtub» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WASHTUB

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

Translator English - Chinese

洗衣盆
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tina
570 millions of speakers

English

washtub
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

washtub
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

طشت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

корыта
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

washtub
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

baquet
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tab mandi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zuber
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

洗濯用たらい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

빨 래
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Washtub
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bồn giặt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

washtub
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वॉशिंग्टन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

leğen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mastello
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

balia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

корита
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cada
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κοπάνα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

waskom
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

washtub
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

washtub
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of washtub

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WASHTUB»

The term «washtub» is regularly used and occupies the 72.756 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WASHTUB» OVER TIME

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «WASHTUB»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word washtub.
1
Jimmy Dean
I used to help my granddaddy make sausage. He would mix it up in a cleaned-out washtub with his hands, no gloves. Man, if we did anything like that today, they would jack the jail up and throw us under it.
2
Ethel Waters
We never had a bathtub. Mom would bathe me in the wooden or tin washtub in the kitchen, or in a big lard can.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WASHTUB»

Discover the use of washtub in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to washtub and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Foo, the Flying Frog of Washtub Pond
Foo the Frog is the biggest animal on the pon--and he won't let his friends forget it. But is he the biggest animal on Earth, as he claims?
Belle Yang, 2009
2
How to Play Nearly Everything from Bones and Spoons to the ...
"A joyful introduction to 10 folk instruments everyone can play, including kazoo, wash board, spoons, and washtub bass.
Dallas Cline, 1977
3
Popular Mechanics
FIBER WASHERS STEEL WASHER WOODEN CLOSET POLE 4$$' LONG GROOVE TO FIT OVER EDGE OF TUB CEMENT FIBER WASHERS KNOT WASH K" PLYWOOD TUB THE OLD WASHTUB bass fiddle is making a comeback.
4
A Kid's Guide to African American History: More Than 70 ...
A. metal washtub, sturdy stick, and some strong string could be used on a plantation to build a washtub bass. This added steady, strong notes to the music. This instrument was originally designed in Africa by digging a hole, pegging a tight ...
Nancy I. Sanders, 2007
5
Secret History, Second Edition: The CIA’s Classified Account ...
^PBSUCCESS History, Job 85-00664R, Box 5, Folder 13; [ ] to Chief of Station Guatemala, "KUGOWN/WASHTUB Publicity in Guatemalan Press," HUL-A-827, 19 May 1954, Job 79-oioi5A, Box 103. The deception, called operation WASHTUB, ...
Nick Cullather, 2006
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The Bride who Argued with God: Tales from the Treasury of ...
The women watched the new washtub, and envied Rachel. They complained to their husbands. “Look at the lovely present Daniel gave Rachel for the holiday! It is high time you did something for me! I am nothing less than Rachel. I also want  ...
Hava Ben-Zvi, 2006
7
Ray Charles: Young Musician
Young Musician Susan Sloate. said, “Come on, George, come out. That's enough now.” George s arms stopped flapping like a bird. The water swayed, but there was silence. “George? George, come out!” Ray ran over to the washtub, but he ...
Susan Sloate, 2008
8
Washtub Bass
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Lambert M Surhone, Mariam T Tennoe, Susan F Henssonow, 2011
9
Coates's Herd Book
23, roan, C.C. Dainty Maid 4th Duke of Byrkley, 88446 do. Mr. Edwards do. POX HALL РОРРУ, red and white, calved March 9, 1903. Breeder Mr. J. W. Edwards ; sire Limelight 83884, dam Poppy by Plasiea Youth 77432, g. d. Lady Washtub ...
George Coates, 1907
10
In the Mind of a Master
Cosmic Washtub Harmonizer The “Cosmic Washtub” combines a One Sacred and One Lost Cubit and is the size of a soccer ball. We have about 60 units of Storm Chasers and Washtubs operating worldwide, including South America, India, ...
Susan Anderson, Slim Spurling, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WASHTUB»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term washtub is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ed Helms on His Bluegrass Supergroup and Banjo-Plucking Skills
“We were rafting down the river, and Ian obviously couldn't bring a bass, so he made a washtub bass out of driftwood, a piece of rope, and a washtub. That was ... «Daily Beast, Jun 15»
2
Rick Perry's high-octane kickoff
“For years we had an outhouse, and mom bathed us in a number two washtub on the back porch. She also hand-sewed my clothes until I went off to college. «Washington Post, Jun 15»
3
Edmonds woman recalls Whidbey adventures, including washtub
He was 50 and a former guard at the Washington State Reformatory in Monroe when he set out. Headlines called him a “Rub-A-Sailor” on a “Washtub Odyssey.” ... «HeraldNet, May 15»
4
Rowdy Missouri act Ben Miller Band opening for ZZ Top Thursday at …
Washtub bass player, Scott Leeper started playing drums at age 7 and by age 10 he was wowing audiences in his family's band, The Leeper's. Throughout his ... «Huntington Herald Dispatch, Mar 15»
5
NMSU grad makes sweet washtub music
Washtub Jerry and Jim Jones of Albuquerque in an impromptu performance during Cowboy Days at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las ... «Albuquerque Journal, Mar 15»
6
New Cold War with Russia? Learn the right lessons
Operation Washtub reads today like a Walter Matthau film script. But it was part of a campaign to buy time. And for all the excesses and abuses it unleashed, that ... «Boston Globe, Sep 14»
7
US trained Alaskans as secret 'stay-behind agents'
This account of the "Washtub" project is based on hundreds of pages of formerly secret documents. The heavily censored records were provided to The ... «Fox News, Aug 14»
8
Musical fellowship continues today at Armuchee Bluegrass Festival
... bass while Slay's father, Matt Slay, jammed along on his mandolin and “Washtub” John Katrek, of White, pulled the string of his homemade washtub bass. «Northwest Georgia News, Aug 14»
9
Spinning Trash into Tunes: Trashcan Banjos, Washtub Basses …
Spinning Trash into Tunes: Trashcan Banjos, Washtub Basses, Shovel Guitars. In the right hands, even trash cans and shovels can make beautiful music. «Portland Monthly, Jul 14»
10
Moonstruck Management Signs The HogSlop String Band
... and Kevin Martin on fiddles, Graham Sherrill on banjo, Gabe Kelley on guitar, Daniel Allen Frazier Jr. on washboard and Casey McBride on the washtub bass, ... «Cybergrass Bluegrass Music News, Jun 14»

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