The term "clothes hoist" refers to a device used for hanging and drying clothes. However, depending on the region or country, it may also be called a "clothesline," "washing line," "drying rack," "airer," or even "laundry hanger." In some areas, a clothes hoist may also be referred to as a "clothes horse" or a "wooden maiden." The variety of synonyms for this household item is reflective of the different cultural and linguistic traditions across the world. Whether you use a clothesline or a drying rack, the purpose remains the same - to air out your freshly washed clothes and leave them smelling clean and fresh.