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hanger

Main Entry:: hang·er
Pronunciation:: \ˈhaŋ-ər\
Function:: noun
Date:: 15th century

1: one that hangs or causes to be hung or hanged2: something that hangs, overhangs, or is suspended: as a: a decorative strip of cloth b: a small sword formerly used by seamen cchiefly British : a small wood on steeply sloping land 3: a device by which or to which something is hung or hangs: as a: a strap on a sword belt by which a sword or dagger can be suspended b: a loop by which a garment is hung up c: a device that fits inside or around a garment for hanging from a hook or rod

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