hanger

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   One who hangs, or causes to be hanged

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

2. 2

   A person who attempts suicide by hanging.

   • With the jumpers and the drowners, McGee, you don't pick up a pattern. That's because a jumper damned near always makes it the first time, and a drowner is usually almost as successful, about the same rate as hangers.
3. 3

   That by which a thing is suspended.

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   1. 4

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

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

      • [H]is shoulder was graced with a broad buff belt, from whence depended a huge hanger with a hilt like that of a backsword […].
      • I made an offer to go for my books and chest of clothes, but he swore I should not move out of his sight; and if I did he would cut my throat, at the same time taking his hanger.
      • He was a stout old gentleman, with a weather-beaten countenance; he wore a laced doublet, broad belt and hanger, high-crowned hat and feather, red stockings, and high-heeled shoes, with roses in them.
   2. 5

      A steep, wooded slope.

      • 'Twould blow like this through holt and hanger
   3. 6

      A hanging pitch

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

   4. 7

      Synonym of spectacular mark.

   5. 8

      A device secured by a bolt and used to attach a carabiner.

      • Climbers use anchors or bolts that are already placed in the rock. They clip onto them with metal hangers. Climbers don't need to place the anchors themselves, so they can focus on making the difficult climbing moves.
      • In marine areas (sea cliffs), even stainless steel bolts and hangers corrode rapidly.
   6. 9

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

   7. 10

      A surname.

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