Definitions

hanger

[hang-er] / ˈhæŋ ər /

NOUN

sword

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blade dagger saber

STRONG

backsword brand broadsword claymore creese cutlas cutlass dirk epee falchion foil kris rapier sabre scimitar toledo

WEAK

bilbo curtana damascus blade estoc glaive scimiter smallsword spadroon

Example Sentences

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From her closet, she grabbed a men’s brown leather jacket that she kept on a hanger.

From Slate • Nov. 15, 2025

Its included slimline coat hanger kept everything nice and tidy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

Five were in a hanger, waiting for spare parts and servicing.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

Instead of filet mignon, he’s serving hanger steaks.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2024

She stands there holding a hanger and a valet's tray.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins