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Definition of clothespin

clothespin

/ˈkloʊðzˌpɪn/
clothes · pin
Plural:clothespins
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clothespin Lexical Profile

clothespin Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A small fastener, typically made of wood or plastic with a spring mechanism, used to secure wet clothes to a line for drying.

Example

"She grabbed a wooden clothespin from the basket to hang the wet towel in the sunshine."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In British and Australian English, this item is typically referred to as a 'clothes peg' or simply a 'peg'.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

A mid-19th century American English compound of 'clothes' and 'pin', referring to the small device used to secure laundry to a line.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clothespin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clothespin
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