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clothes basket
/klˈoʊðz bˈæskɪt/
noun
a container typically made of wicker, plastic, or cloth material used for storing and transporting laundry or dirty clothes to a washing machine
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clothes hanger
/klˈoʊðz hˈæŋɚ/
noun
a device used to hang and organize clothing items in a closet or storage space
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clothesline
/klˈoʊðslaɪn/
noun
a long rope or wire that washed clothes are hung on in order to get dried
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clothes hoist
/kloʊðz hɔɪst/
noun
a device used for hanging and drying clothes outdoors, typically consisting of a pole or frame with lines or ropes for suspending clothing items
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clothes horse
/kloʊðz hɔːɹs/
noun
a freestanding rack used for indoor clothes drying, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, and often collapsible for easy storage
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clothes peg
/klˈoʊðz pˈɛɡ/
noun
a small device, typically made of wood or plastic, used for fastening clothes on a clothesline to dry
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clothespin
/klˈoʊðspɪn/
noun
a device used for hanging wet clothes on a clothesline to dry
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coat hanger
/kˈoʊt hˈæŋɚ/
noun
a device, typically made of wood, plastic, or wire, used to hang and store clothing
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fabric softener
/fæbɹɪk sɔfənɚ/
noun
a laundry product used to reduce static cling, soften fabrics, and add scent to clothes during washing or drying, typically in liquid or dryer sheet form
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laundry detergent
/lˈɔːndɹi dɪtˈɜːdʒənt/
noun
a cleaning agent that is used to remove dirt, stains, and odors from clothing and other fabrics
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hamper
/ˈhæmpɝ/
noun
a large basket with a lid, typically used for laundry, storage, or transport
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hanger
/ˈhæŋɝ/
noun
a piece of metal, plastic, or wood, usually in a triangular shape with a hook on its top, that people use for storing their clothes in a closet or on a rack
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ironing board
/ˈaɪɚnɪŋ bˈoːɹd/
noun
a long narrow table, often covered with cloth, on which clothes are ironed
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laundry basket
/lˈɔːndɹi bˈæskɪt/
noun
a container used for storing and transporting dirty clothes to and from the washing machine or laundromat
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to air
/er/
verb
to expose something, such as clothing or bedding, to the open air to freshen it or dry it
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airing cupboard
/ˈɛɹɪŋ kˈʌbəd/
noun
a warm and enclosed storage space in a house, usually containing a hot water cylinder, used to dry or air clothes
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peg
/ˈpɛɡ/
noun
a small, cylindrical or tapered piece of wood or plastic that is used to fasten clothes to a clothesline
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soap flakes
/sˈoʊp flˈeɪks/
noun
small, thin pieces of soap that are used for washing clothes and other household items
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soap powder
/sˈoʊp pˈaʊdɚ/
noun
a powdered detergent that is used for washing clothes, and typically consists of a mixture of soap and synthetic detergents
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spray starch
/spɹeɪ stɑːɹtʃ/
noun
a laundry product used to stiffen fabrics, reduce wrinkles, and facilitate ironing by spraying it onto clothes for a crisp and polished appearance
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washboard
/ˈwɑʃˌbɔɹd/
noun
a tool used to manually wash clothes by rubbing them against its ribbed surface while they are wet with soap and water
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washing line
/wˈɑːʃɪŋ lˈaɪn/
noun
an outdoor cord or rope used for air-drying clothes by hanging them for drying in the open air and sunlight
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washing powder
/wˈɑːʃɪŋ pˈaʊdɚ/
noun
a type of cleaning agent in the form of a dry powder or granules used to wash clothes
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washing machine
/wˈɑːʃɪŋ məʃˈiːn/
noun
an electric machine used for washing clothes
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dryer
/ˈdɹaɪɝ/
noun
a machine used for drying clothes
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dryer sheet
/dɹaɪɚ ʃiːt/
noun
a fabric or paper sheet used in dryers to reduce static cling, soften fabrics, and add scent to clothes during drying
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bleach
/ˈbɫitʃ/
noun
a strong chemical compound used for removing stains, whitening clothes, and disinfecting surfaces
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to iron
/ˈaɪɝn/
verb
to use a heated appliance to smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric
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iron
/ˈaɪɝn/
noun
a piece of equipment with a heated flat metal base, used to smooth clothes
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ironed
/ˈaɪɝnd/
adjective
describing the state of a garment that has been pressed and smoothed with an iron
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wrinkled
/ˈɹɪŋkəɫd/
adjective
having creases or folds caused by being crushed, bent, or compressed
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to unload
/ənˈɫoʊd/
verb
to remove things or goods from a container, vehicle, etc.
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to fold
/ˈfoʊɫd/
verb
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
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the cleaner's
/klˈiːnɚz/
noun
a shop where one can do their laundry and dry cleaning
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to come off
/kˈʌm ˈɔf/
verb
(of a portion or piece) to become detached or separated from a larger whole
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to drip-dry
/ˈdɹɪpˈdɹaɪ/
verb
to allow wet clothes to dry by hanging them up without wringing them out
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dry-cleaned
/dɹˈaɪklˈiːnd/
adjective
cleaned with a solvent instead of water
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to hang up
/hˈæŋ ˈʌp/
verb
to place a thing, typically an item of clothing, on a hanger, hook, etc.
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ironing
/ˈaɪɝnɪŋ/, /ˈaɪɹnɪŋ/
noun
the activity of making clothes, etc. smooth using an iron
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to launder
/ˈɫɔndɝ/
verb
to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens
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launderette
/lˌɔːndɚɹˈɛt/
noun
a place where one can wash and dry one's clothes using coin-operated machines
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laundry
/ˈɫɔndɹi/
noun
clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing
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to load
/ˈɫoʊd/
verb
to fill or pack a space with the specified items
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to press
/ˈpɹɛs/
verb
to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it
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washable
/ˈwɑʃəbəɫ/
adjective
being able to be safely cleaned with water or other cleaning agents without being damaged
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stained
/ˈsteɪnd/
adjective
marked or discolored by a substance that is difficult to remove
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to clean
/ˈkɫin/
verb
to make something have no stains, bacteria, dust, marks, or dirt
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wet
/ˈwɛt/
adjective
covered with or full of water or another liquid
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to wet
/ˈwɛt/
verb
to make something damp or moist by applying water or another liquid
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dry
/ˈdɹaɪ/
adjective
lacking moisture or liquid
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to dry
/ˈdɹaɪ/
verb
to take out the liquid from something in a way that it is not wet anymore
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dirty
/ˈdɝti/
adjective
having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt
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to unravel
/ənˈɹævəɫ/
verb
to undo or separate the strands of something that is woven or knitted
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to unfold
/ənˈfoʊɫd/
verb
to open or spread out from a folded state or compact form
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dry cleaner
/dɹˈaɪ klˈiːnɚ/
noun
an individual who works or owns a business specializing in the cleaning and maintenance of garments and textiles using methods that do not involve water
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