This is the 12771st most frequent Portuguese word.
varal
Clothesline.
Here, 'varal' is used to denote an outdoor or indoor structure used for hanging clothes to dry.
Eu pendurei as roupas no varal para que sequem ao sol.
I hung the clothes on the drying rack so they dry in the sun.
In this context, 'varal' refers to the same structure, emphasizing its use as a space-limited device.
O varal estava cheio, então precisei esperar para colocar minhas roupas.
The drying rack was full, so I needed to wait to place my clothes.
Here, 'varal' is used metaphorically to decorate, holding photos instead of clothes.