Definition of Hanger

1. Noun. A worker who hangs something.

Generic synonyms: Worker
Derivative terms: Hang

2. Noun. Anything from which something can be hung.
Specialized synonyms: Clothes Hanger, Coat Hanger, Dress Hanger, Strap
Generic synonyms: Support
Derivative terms: Hang

Definition of Hanger

1. n. One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman.

Definition of Hanger

1. one that hangs [n -S] - See also: hangs

Medical Definition of Hanger

1. 1. One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman. 2. That by which a thing is suspended. Especially: A strap hung to the girdle, by which a dagger or sword is suspended. A part that suspends a journal box in which shafting runs. A bridle iron. 3. That which hangs or is suspended, as a sword worn at the side; especially, in the 18th century, a short, curved sword. 4. A steep, wooded declivity. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hanger

hang-up
hangable
hangar
hangared
hangaring
hangars
hangar queen
hangbird
hangbird
hangbirds
Hangchow
hangdog
hangdogs
hanged
hanger (current term)
hanger (current term)
hanger-on
hangers
hangfire
hangfires
hanging
hanging
hanging-block culture
hangings
hanging chad
hanging drop
hanging drop slide
hanging fly
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
hanging geranium

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