coat hanger

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coat hanger

A blue coat hanger holds a white shirt in the closet.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A device for hanging garments: A "coat hanger" is a shaped object, typically made of wire, wood, or plastic, designed to support the shape of clothing, such as coats, shirts, or dresses, while they are hung in a closet or on a rack. The classic shape resembles a person's shoulders.
Usage
  • Noun:
    • Please hang your jacket on the coat hanger in the closet.
    • The hotel provides wooden coat hangers in every wardrobe.
Advanced Usage
  • "Wire coat hanger": Specifies the common type made of bent wire.
    • The dry cleaner returned my shirts on wire coat hangers.
  • "Padded coat hanger": Refers to a hanger with a soft covering to protect delicate fabrics.
    • Her silk blouses are always stored on padded coat hangers.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hanger (noun): A more general term for any device from which things are hung. "Coat hanger" is a specific type of hanger.
    • All the hangers in the store were empty.
  • Clothes hanger (noun): A synonym for "coat hanger."
    • I need to buy more clothes hangers.
Synonyms
  • Clothes hanger: An exact synonym.
  • Garment hanger: A more formal synonym.
Related Phrases
  • Coat-hanger abortion (noun): IMPORTANT CONTEXT NOTE: This is a highly specific, historical, and dangerous medical term referring to an illegal and unsafe abortion method. It is listed here solely as a critical warning due to its inclusion of the term "coat hanger." It is not a standard or safe usage of "coat hanger" and should be understood only in its specific, grave historical context.
    • The law aims to prevent the tragic necessity of coat-hanger abortions.
Idioms
coat hanger

A blue coat hanger holds a white shirt in the closet.

Noun
  1. a hanger that is shaped like a person's shoulders and used to hang garments on

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