English Word · Intermediate
washboard
A board with raised ridges used for rubbing clothes clean by hand
Pronunciation: /ˈwɒʃˌbɔːd/
Meaning
A board with raised ridges used for rubbing clothes clean by hand.
Example
She rubbed the wet shirt against the washboard to remove the dirt.
She rubbed the wet shirt against the washboard to remove the dirt.
Practice tips
- Practice washboard out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.