WASHBOARD

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Protective covering consisting of a broad plank along a gunwale to keep water from splashing over the side

Synonyms:

splashboard; washboard

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("washboard" is a kind of...):

protection; protective cover; protective covering (a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury)

Holonyms ("washboard" is a part of...):

vessel; watercraft (a craft designed for water transportation)

Meaning:

Device consisting of a corrugated surface to scrub clothes on

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("washboard" is a kind of...):

device (an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose)