hanger

noun
  1. A device used for hanging clothes, typically shaped like a human's shoulders with a hook at the top. noun
    She placed her coat on a hanger before putting it in the closet.
    The dry cleaner returned my shirts on wire hangers.
  2. A person who hangs something. noun
    The picture hanger carefully placed the artwork on the wall.
    As a professional hanger, he was responsible for setting up the gallery exhibit.
  3. A contrivance for hanging something, such as a part of a machine or a structural element. noun
    The bicycle was suspended from the ceiling using a sturdy hanger.
    The curtain rod was supported by metal hangers attached to the wall.
  4. A wood or wooded area, often on a steep slope. noun
    The hikers took a rest in the cool shade of the hanger.
    The dense hanger provided a natural barrier against the wind.