36+ Words that rhyme with clothesline

Clothesline is a 3-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are malign, realign, incline. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of clothesline

noun
  1. a cord on which clothes are hung to dry

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1 syllable

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3 syllables

Examples of "clothesline" in lyrics

See how clothesline is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Check. D-r and Pegz will hang you high from a clothesline"
    Drapht f/ Dazastah & Pegz — Yah Think
  • "They can be on your legs or on the clothesline"
    The Lonely Island — Punch You in the Jeans
  • "Clothesline"
    Latryx — Storm Warning

What do these rhymes mean?

alkaline
relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7; "alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone"
aquiline
curved down like an eagle's beak
incline
an elevated geological formation; "he climbed the steep slope
malign
evil or harmful in nature or influence; "prompted by malign motives"; "believed in witches and malign spirits
realign
align anew or better; "The surgeon realigned my jaw after the accident"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "clothesline" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like malign, realign, incline create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "clothesline" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with clothesline?
Words that rhyme with clothesline include: malign, realign, incline, alkaline, aquiline, caroline, disincline, sign, recline, dine, and 26 more.
How many syllables does clothesline have?
Clothesline has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with clothesline?
There are 36 words that rhyme with clothesline: 36 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for clothesline in a song?
The strongest rhymes for clothesline in songwriting are malign, realign, incline. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with clothesline?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with clothesline include malign, realign, incline, alkaline, aquiline. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: sign, dine; 1-syllable: malign, realign; 2-syllable: alkaline, aquiline. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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