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hanger
The word carries a strong visual association with suspension and support. In its most common domestic use, it implies organization and the preservation of a garment's shape, evoking a sense of order within a closet.
When used in the context of a cliff-hanger, the word shifts from a physical object to a psychological state of tension. It captures the precarious feeling of being balanced on the edge of a resolution, where the outcome is uncertain and the anticipation is high.
Countable when referring to a physical tool for clothes (a plastic hanger). Uncountable when referring to the general concept of hanging or a state of suspension.
Meanings
Examples
Please put your coat on a hanger so it does not wrinkle.
I need to buy some more velvet hangers for my dresses.
The dry cleaner forgot to put the suit on a hanger.
He carefully placed the vintage gown on a padded hanger.
The pipe hanger is loose and needs to be tightened.
I wonder if this wall hanger can support the weight of the heavy mirror.
The technician installed a new cable hanger along the ceiling.