clothes peg

Line fastening clip

A clothes peg is a clip used to fasten wet laundry to a clothesline for drying.

The traditional design has two prongs joined by a spring or pivot.

British term; Americans say clothespin.

She hung the sheets with wooden clothes pegs.

grip

pinch

Squeeze with fingertips

  • clampDevice for holding tight
  • springRecoiling metal spiral
  • tensionStretched or strained state

squeeze · clasp · pressure · hold · secure · fasten · attach · compression · tighten · release

household

wooden

Made from timber

domestic · utility · chores · crafts · dolly · traditional · spring-loaded · replacement · bulk · stash

laundry

washing

Cleaning with liquid

wet · dry · basket · hang · clean · soapy · rinse · detergent · cycle · ironing

drying

sunshine

Direct rays from above

  • breezeLight, gentle air movement
  • airingExposing to circulation
  • windAir current outdoors

flapping · evaporation · outdoors · backyard · balcony · terrace · humidity · crispness · freshness · weather

organization

bundling

Grouping items as one

sealing · fastening · attaching · pinning · photos · notes · receipts · papers · memo

Categories
Opposites
function/purpose

clothes pegtumble dryer

Appliance for drying laundry

clothes dryer · spin dryer · drying rack · airer · radiator

mechanism of action

clothes pegclothes hanger

Garment-shaping closet fixture

hanger · coat hanger · hook

Family

clothes, clothing, peg, clothe, pegs, clothesline, clothier, clothespin, clothespins

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Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G