hanger

/ˈhæ̞ŋ.ə/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

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

2

A person who attempts suicide by hanging.

3

A strap hung to the girdle, by which a dagger or sword is suspended.

4

A bridle iron.

5

A clothes hanger.

6

Ellipsis of derailleur hanger

7

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

8

A steep, wooded slope.

9

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

10

Synonym of spectacular mark.

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Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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