Definitions

1. noun

A long, flat, usually wooden or metal board used for washing and rinsing laundry, especially in a domestic setting.

“She hung her clothes on the clothesline to dry and then transferred them to the washboard for the final rinse.”

2. noun

A surface with parallel grooves or ridges, used for cleaning or polishing.

“The washboard finish on the antique piano added to its unique aesthetic.”

3. verb

To rub or clean (something) with a washboard.

“She washed the old boots on a washboard to remove the dirt and grime.”