coat hanger
noun
: a device which is shaped like the outline of a person's shoulders and over which garments may be hung
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From swans and elephants to monkeys hanging from coat hangers, these playful creations add a touch of whimsy to your day.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The coat hanger hit her behind the right ear and left her with marks on her neck and a concussion, Morgan told the court.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 May 2025
The company supplies household durables such as shelving units, coat hangers and laundry hampers to U.S. retail giants such as Walmart, Target and Amazon.
—Dylan Butts,anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
But instead of leaving, the quartet used a coat hanger to unlock the basement’s door and went downstairs, where food and some alcohol were stored.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The coat hanger hit her behind the right ear and left her with marks on her neck and a concussion, Morgan told the court.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 May 2025
The company supplies household durables such as shelving units, coat hangers and laundry hampers to U.S. retail giants such as Walmart, Target and Amazon.
—Dylan Butts,anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
But instead of leaving, the quartet used a coat hanger to unlock the basement’s door and went downstairs, where food and some alcohol were stored.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Coat hanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coat%20hanger. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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