washboard
noun
wash·​board
| \ ˈwȯsh-ˌbȯrd
, ˈwäsh-\
, ˈwäsh-\
Definition of washboard
1
: a broad thin plank along a gunwale or on the sill of a lower deck port to keep out the sea
2
: baseboard
3a
: a corrugated rectangular surface that is used for scrubbing clothes or as a percussion instrument
b
: a road or pavement so worn by traffic as to be corrugated transversely
c
: an abdominal area characterized by prominent and well-defined musculature
—usually used attributively a bodybuilder with washboard absa washboard stomach
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Access roads are gravel/dirt with some washboard sections that are suitable for passenger vehicles. — Mare Czinar, azcentral, "Sycamore Canyon hike has dramatic views, but don't venture over the edge unprepared," 11 Sep. 2019 The pic, which went up on Sunday, shows Lopez wearing a skimpy white bikini with her washboard abs on full display. — Christina Oehler, Health.com, "J.Lo’s Latest Bikini Pic Shows Off Her Incredible Abs—Here’s How She Keeps Them Toned," 12 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'washboard.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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washboard
noun
English Language Learners Definition of washboard
: a board with ridges on its surface that was used in the past for washing clothes by rubbing wet clothes against it
US, informal
: a group of strong and well-shaped muscles that can be seen on a person's stomach
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