Clothespins

/ˈkloʊðzˌpɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of clothespin; multiple clips or fasteners used to hang clothes on a clothesline.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of clothespin by adding -s. See clothespin for full etymology.

Kelly Says

Clothespins appear nostalgically in modern culture—buying them today feels almost quaint since so few people hang-dry clothes anymore, yet they're still manufactured in millions annually for a shrinking but devoted group of line-drying enthusiasts.

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