clotheslines
clotheslines is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, clotheslines is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofclotheslines
- A rope or cord tied up outdoors to hang clothes on so they can dry.
Synonyms: "washing line"
Example: "Hang this towel out on the clothesline for me."
- A structure with multiple cords for the same purpose, such as a Hills hoist.
- The act of knocking a person over by striking his or her upper body or neck with one's arm, as if he or she had run into a low clothesline.
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