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Definition of Hangar

1. Noun. A large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained.

Definition of Hangar

1. Noun. A large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hangar

1. to place in an aircraft shelter [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hangar

Literary usage of Hangar

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Aircraft Year Book by Manufacturers Aircraft Association (1921)
"Newark, N. J Heller Field, Newark, NJ hangar owned by PO Nominal rental for ... Municipal hangar — no rental. Minneapolis, Minn Field owned by Twin City ..."

2. Permafrost: North American Contribution [to The] Second International by Building Research Advisory Board Staff (1973)
"As early as 1954 it was apparent that the "critical zone" for the soil cooling system was about three fourths of the way to the downwind end of each hangar: ..."

3. Manual of Military Aviation by Hollis Leroy Müller (1917)
"hangar Ships for Aircraft. One of the chief problems confronting the naval air service is ... hangar ships should be specially built to meet requirements. ..."

4. The Triumph of the N. C.'s by George Conrad Westervelt, Holden Chester Richardson, Albert Cushing Read (1920)
"A BIRDSEYE VIEW OF THE ARRANGEMENTS AT ROCKAWAY The NC hangar at the left, ... S'-2 flying-boat stands ready to be launched NC 1 IX FRONT OF THE hangar Four ..."

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