nounπShareOne who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc."The school's new art teacher was a skilled hanger, quickly and neatly putting up the student's artwork on the classroom walls. "personjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who attempts suicide by hanging."The police classified the death as a suicide by hanging, and the coroner determined the deceased was a hanger. "humanpersonactionmindsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat by which a thing is suspended."The hanger in the closet holds my coat. "itemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short and broad backsword, worn so to hang at the side, especially popular in the 18th century."The pirate captain, ready for a boarding action, secured his hanger to his belt before leaping across the gap to the enemy ship. "weaponmilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA steep, wooded slope."The hikers navigated the steep hanger leading to the mountain peak. "geographynatureareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hanging pitch; a pitch (typically a breaking ball or slider) that is poorly executed, hence easy to hit."The batter grinned when he saw the pitcher throw a hanger; he knew he could easily knock it out of the park. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mark (or catch) that typically involves a player jumping up on the back of another player."During the football practice, the coach warned against illegal formations, especially the "hanger," which could lead to a penalty. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHunger and anger, especially when the anger is induced by the hunger."The student's hanger made him irritable and short with his classmates. "sensationemotionattitudephysiologymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
