Hanger

Quick meaning: Hanger is a noun meaning One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc.

Meaning

One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc.

More Meanings

1. A person who attempts suicide by hanging.
2. That by which a thing is suspended.
3. (now historical) A short and broad backsword, worn so to hang at the side, especially popular in the 18th century.
4. (UK) A steep, wooded slope.
5. (baseball, slang) A hanging pitch; a pitch (typically a breaking ball or slider) that is poorly executed, hence easy to hit.
6. (Australian rules football, informal) Synonym of spectacular mark.
7. (climbing) A device secured by a bolt and used to attach a carabiner.

Example Sentences

'Twould blow like this through holt and hanger

[H]is shoulder was graced with a broad buff belt, from whence depended a huge hanger with a hilt like that of a backsword […].

When he called ‘Watch!’ they cut him on the head with a hanger or short cutlass and fired a pistol so close to his face he was thought to be powder-burned for life.

I made an offer to go for my books and chest of clothes, but he swore I should not move out of his sight; and if I did he would cut my throat, at the same time taking his hanger.

Word Forms

• hangers

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