Associations to the word «Washboard»

Wiktionary

WASHBOARD, noun. A board with a corrugated surface against which laundry may be rubbed
WASHBOARD, noun. (musici) such a board used as a simple percussion instrument
WASHBOARD, noun. (nautical) a board fastened along a ship's gunwale to prevent splashing; a splashboard
WASHBOARD, noun. A stretch of ripples or bumps on a dirt or gravel road, mostly occurring at corners; which is caused by wear from traffic, erosion from wet weather, or poor grading.

Dictionary definition

WASHBOARD, noun. Device consisting of a corrugated surface to scrub clothes on.
WASHBOARD, noun. Protective covering consisting of a broad plank along a gunwale to keep water from splashing over the side.

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