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.

Wise words

When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it is unspoken you reign over it.
Arabian Proverb