hanger

IPA: hˈæŋɝ

noun

  • One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc.
  • A person who attempts suicide by hanging.
  • That by which a thing is suspended.
  • A strap hung to the girdle, by which a dagger or sword is suspended.
  • A bridle iron.
  • A clothes hanger.
  • (now historical) A short and broad backsword, worn so to hang at the side, especially popular in the 18th century.
  • (UK) A steep, wooded slope.
  • (baseball, slang) A hanging pitch; a pitch (typically a breaking ball or slider) that is poorly executed, hence easy to hit.
  • (Australian rules football, informal) Synonym of spectacular mark
  • (climbing) A device secured by a bolt and used to attach a carabiner.
  • (slang) Hunger and anger, especially when the anger is induced by the hunger.
  • A surname.
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Examples of "hanger" in Sentences

  • Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics.
  • A single piece hanger is disclosed.
  • A clothes hanger of the folding type.
  • The BSS hanger in turn supports the hanger.
  • It is on the northeast corner of the hanger.
  • A ladle hanger assembly is supported on top of the load cells.
  • The hanger is attached to the last rib and the spine near the kidneys.
  • Return to hanger is the squeal song to Hanger 18 from the artist Megadeth.
  • The Canadians push to the airfield, and secure it after clearing the hangers.
  • It is defined by the number of hangers, hanger inclination and hanger distance.

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