coat hanger — noun Date: 1895 a device which is shaped like the outline of a person s shoulders and over which garments may be hung … New Collegiate Dictionary
coat hanger — noun A device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc, consisting of a hook with sloping arms in the approximate shape of human shoulders … Wiktionary
hanger — ► NOUN 1) a person who hangs something. 2) (also coat hanger) a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, for hanging clothes from a rail … English terms dictionary
The Dam Busters (film) — The Dam Busters 1955 British quad movie poster Directed by Michael Anderson Written by … Wikipedia
Old Coat Hanger — Melbourneoriginated nickname for the Sydney Harbour Bridge … Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games
coat — n. & v. n. 1 an outer garment with sleeves and often extending below the hips; an overcoat or jacket. 2 a an animal s fur, hair, etc. b Physiol. a structure, esp. a membrane, enclosing or lining an organ. c a skin, rind, or husk. d a layer of a… … Useful english dictionary
coat — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 piece of clothing ADJECTIVE ▪ long ▪ short ▪ three quarter length ▪ heavy, thick ▪ … Collocations dictionary
hanger — hangar, hanger A hangar is a large shed for housing aircraft; a hanger (in full coat hanger) is a light frame with a hook for hanging clothes. Both are pronounced hang ǝ, without the middle g sounded … Modern English usage
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hanger — [[t]hæ̱ŋə(r)[/t]] hangers N COUNT A hanger is the same as a coat hanger … English dictionary
hanger — 1. n. 1 a person or thing that hangs. 2 (in full coat hanger) a shaped piece of wood or plastic etc. from which clothes may be hung. Phrases and idioms: hanger on (pl. hangers on) a follower or dependant, esp. an unwelcome one. 2. n. Brit. a wood … Useful english dictionary