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hangers
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a device, typically made of metal, plastic, or wood, designed to hold clothing by the shoulders and keep it wrinkle-free
A hanger is a tool or object designed to support, store, and organize clothing or fabric items. Hangers are typically made of metal, plastic, or wood and come in a range of shapes and sizes. The most common type of hanger is the wire hanger, which is often used by dry cleaners or for temporary storage, but there are also hangers designed for specific garments such as suits, coats, or pants. Hangers can be used in closets, on racks, or on hooks to keep clothing neat, unwrinkled, and easily accessible.
- I placed my coat on a wooden hanger in the closet.
- The store displayed dresses on plastic hangers along the wall.
- He bought velvet hangers to prevent his shirts from slipping off.
- Hooks on the wall served as hangers for hats and scarves.
- The tailor used a special hanger for delicate garments.
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an object used to suspend or support something by hanging it from above
- The chandelier was attached to a ceiling hanger.
- A plant hanger held the pot near the window.
- The bird feeder was suspended from a metal hanger.
- He fashioned a hanger for his bicycle in the garage.
- The wall had several hangers for pictures.
3
a person whose job or task is to hang objects
- He was hired as a hanger to set up the exhibition displays.
- The hanger positioned the paintings along the gallery walls.
- She worked as a hanger in the clothing factory.
- The stage crew included a hanger for the theater curtains.
- The hanger arranged the banners before the festival.