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hanger1

Syllabification: (hang·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈhaNGər/
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Definition of hanger

noun

  • 1 [in combination] a person who hangs something:a wallpaper hanger
  • 2 (also coat hanger) a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, from which clothes may be hung in order to keep them in shape and free of creases.

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