I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
: a line (as a length of cord or wire) stretched over some distance for hanging and drying clothes
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ transitive verb
Etymology: clothesline , noun
: to knock down (as a football player) by catching by the neck with an outstretched arm
• clothesline noun