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Clothes and Fashion - Taking Care of Clothes

Here you will learn some English words related to taking care of clothes such as "iron", "washing machine" and "fold".

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Words Related to Clothes and Fashion
clothes basket

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

a device used to hang and organize clothing items in a closet or storage space

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clothesline

a long rope or wire that washed clothes are hung on in order to get dried

Ex: She prefers using a clothesline to save energy instead of a dryer .
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clothes hoist

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

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

a small device, typically made of wood or plastic, used for fastening clothes on a clothesline to dry

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clothespin

a device used for hanging wet clothes on a clothesline to dry

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coat hanger

a device, typically made of wood, plastic, or wire, used to hang and store clothing

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fabric softener

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

a cleaning agent that is used to remove dirt, stains, and odors from clothing and other fabrics

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hamper
hamper
[noun]

a large basket with a lid, typically used for laundry, storage, or transport

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hanger
hanger
[noun]

a device, typically made of metal, plastic, or wood, designed to hold clothing by the shoulders and keep it wrinkle-free

Ex: The tailor used a special hanger for delicate garments .
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ironing board

a long narrow table, usually padded and supported by foldable legs, designed to hold clothes flat while they are being ironed

Ex: The compact ironing board fits easily in the closet when folded .
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laundry basket

a container used for storing and transporting dirty clothes to and from the washing machine or laundromat

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to air
to air
[Verb]

to expose something, such as clothing or bedding, to the open air to freshen it or dry it

Ex: After a rainstorm , he aired the wet camping gear by spreading it out on the rocks to dry in the sun .
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airing cupboard

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
peg
[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

small, thin pieces of soap that are used for washing clothes and other household items

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soap powder

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

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
washboard
[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

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

a type of cleaning agent in the form of a dry powder or granules used to wash clothes

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washing machine

an electric machine used for washing clothes

Ex: The washing machine's spin cycle helps remove excess water from the clothes .
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dryer
dryer
[noun]

a machine used to remove moisture from clothes, hair, or other items through heat or airflow

Ex: The noisy dryer kept running late into the night .
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dryer sheet

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
bleach
[noun]

a strong chemical compound used for removing stains, whitening clothes, and disinfecting surfaces

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to iron
to iron
[Verb]

to use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric

Ex: The seamstress irons the fabric before sewing to create smooth seams .
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iron
iron
[noun]

a piece of equipment with a heated flat metal base, used to smooth clothes

Ex: The iron removes wrinkles from the fabric and makes it smooth .
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ironed
ironed
[Adjective]

describing the state of a garment that has been pressed and smoothed with an iron

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wrinkled
wrinkled
[Adjective]

having creases or folds caused by being crushed, bent, or compressed

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to unload
to unload
[Verb]

to remove things or goods from a container, vehicle, etc.

Ex: The delivery personnel worked together to unload packages from the delivery van onto the doorstep .
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to fold
to fold
[Verb]

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

Ex: She decided to fold the napkin into an elegant shape for the dinner table .
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the cleaner's

a shop where one can do their laundry and dry cleaning

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to come off

(of a portion or piece) to become detached or separated from a larger whole

Ex: The handle of the suitcase came off during the trip , making it difficult to carry .
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to drip-dry

to allow wet clothes to dry by hanging them up without wringing them out

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dry-cleaned
dry-cleaned
[Adjective]

cleaned with a solvent instead of water

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to hang up

to place a thing, typically an item of clothing, on a hanger, hook, etc.

Ex: He hung up his keys on the wall hook for easy access.
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ironing
ironing
[noun]

the activity of making clothes, etc. smooth using an iron

Ex: After completing the ironing, she felt a sense of accomplishment seeing the neatly pressed clothes.
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to launder

to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens

Ex: After the camping trip , they laundered their sleeping bags to remove dirt and odors .
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launderette

a place where one can wash and dry one's clothes using coin-operated machines

Ex: They waited at the launderette until their clothes were dry .
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laundry
laundry
[noun]

clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

Ex: She hung the laundry out to dry in the sun .
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to load
to load
[Verb]

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

Ex: Emily loaded her camper van with camping supplies and set off for a weekend in the mountains .
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to press
to press
[Verb]

to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it

Ex: The dry cleaner pressed the pleats of the skirt to restore its original shape .
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washable
washable
[Adjective]

able to be safely cleaned with water or other cleaning agents without being damaged

Ex: The washable cover on the couch can be removed and washed to keep it fresh .
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stained
stained
[Adjective]

marked or discolored by a substance that is difficult to remove

Ex: She used a stain remover to try to remove the wine stain from the carpet.
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to clean
to clean
[Verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: We always clean the bathroom to keep it hygienic .
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wet
wet
[Adjective]

covered with or full of water or another liquid

Ex: They ran for shelter when the rain started and got their clothes wet.
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to wet
to wet
[Verb]

to make something damp or moist by applying water or another liquid

Ex: He wet the sponge and began to wash the car .
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dry
dry
[Adjective]

lacking moisture or liquid

Ex: After the rain stopped , the pavement quickly became dry under the heat .
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to dry
to dry
[Verb]

to take out the liquid from something in a way that it is not wet anymore

Ex: He dried the spilled liquid on the floor with a mop .
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dirty
dirty
[Adjective]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: The dirty dishes in the restaurant 's kitchen needed to be washed .
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to unravel

to undo or separate the threads or strands of something woven, knitted, or intertwined

Ex: The old carpet was unraveled for recycling.
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to unfold
to unfold
[Verb]

to open or spread something out from a folded state or compact form

Ex: The traveler unfolded the camping chair for a comfortable seat .
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dry cleaner

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

Ex: The dry cleaner removed the coffee stain from his white shirt perfectly
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