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hanger

/ˈhæŋɡə/ /ˈhæŋɡɚ/

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

Examples :

"The school's new art teacher was a skilled hanger, quickly and neatly putting up the student's artwork on the classroom walls. "

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A person who attempts suicide by hanging.

Examples :

"The police classified the death as a suicide by hanging, and the coroner determined the deceased was a hanger. "

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That by which a thing is suspended.

Examples :

"The hanger in the closet holds my coat. "

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A short and broad backsword, worn so to hang at the side, especially popular in the 18th century.

Examples :

"The pirate captain, ready for a boarding action, secured his hanger to his belt before leaping across the gap to the enemy ship. "

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A steep, wooded slope.

Examples :

"The hikers navigated the steep hanger leading to the mountain peak. "

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A hanging pitch; a pitch (typically a breaking ball or slider) that is poorly executed, hence easy to hit.

Examples :

"The batter grinned when he saw the pitcher throw a hanger; he knew he could easily knock it out of the park. "

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A mark (or catch) that typically involves a player jumping up on the back of another player.

Examples :

"During the football practice, the coach warned against illegal formations, especially the "hanger," which could lead to a penalty. "

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Hunger and anger, especially when the anger is induced by the hunger.

Examples :

"The student's hanger made him irritable and short with his classmates. "

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